# carbocation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/

## Definitions
1. Any cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms

## Etymology
From carbo- + cation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carbocation