positive ion

i·on (

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

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

ion [ˈaɪən -ɒn]

(Physics / Atomic Physics) an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons See also cation, anion

[from Greek, literally: going, from ienai to go]

ion (

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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.

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