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Cation vs. Caution — What's the Difference?

Cation vs. Caution — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cation and Caution

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Cation

An ion or group of ions having a positive charge and characteristically moving toward the negative electrode in electrolysis.

Caution

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution

Cation

(physical chemistry) a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis

Caution

An amusing or surprising person
‘You're a caution, you are,’ she said

Cation

A positively charged atom, radical, or molecule, which in electrolysis migrates to the cathode; a positive ion; - opposed to anion.
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Caution

Say something as a warning
‘Be careful now,’ he cautioned
The Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained

Cation

A positively charged ion

Caution

Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.

Caution

Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk
The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.

Caution

Prudence or restraint in action or decision
Advised caution in choosing a school.

Caution

A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed
I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.

Caution

A cautious action; a precaution
The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.

Caution

(Informal) One that is striking or alarming.

Caution

To warn or admonish
Cautioned him not to go swimming alone.
Cautioned that the findings were not conclusive.

Caution

To give a warning or admonishment
Cautioned against overeating.

Caution

Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Take caution
Have caution
Exercise great caution
Utmost caution is required when travelling in this dangerous neighbourhood
Act with caution

Caution

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.

Caution

Security; guaranty; bail.

Caution

(dated) One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.

Caution

(law) A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.

Caution

(soccer) A yellow card.

Caution

(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

Caution

(soccer) To give a yellow card

Caution

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.

Caution

Security; guaranty; bail.
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted.

Caution

Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you.

Caution

A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.

Caution

To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
You cautioned me against their charms.

Caution

The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger;
A man of caution

Caution

A warning against certain acts;
A caveat against unfair practices

Caution

Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;
He exercised caution in opening the door
He handled the vase with care

Caution

The trait of being circumspect and prudent

Caution

Warn strongly; put on guard

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