ion (redirected from dipolar ion)

i·on  (n, n)

n.

An atom or a group of atoms that has acquired a net electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons.

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[Greek ion, something that goes, neuter present participle of ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

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ion

Noun

an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons [Greek, literally: going]

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ion  (n, n)

An atom or a group of atoms that has an electric charge. Positive ions, or cations, are formed by the loss of electrons; negative ions, or anions, are formed by the gain of electrons.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ion - a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons anion - a negatively charged ion cation - a positively charged ion subatomic particle, particle - a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

Translations

ion [ˈaɪən] n → ion m

ion [ˈaɪən] n → ion m

ion [ˈaɪən] n → Ion nt

ion [ˈaɪən] n → ione m