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an·i·on

(ăn′ī′ən)

A negatively charged ion, especially the ion that migrates to an anode in electrolysis.

[From Greek, neuter present participle of anienai, to go up : ana-, ana- + ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

an′i·on′ic (-ŏn′ĭk) adj.

an′i·on′i·cal·ly adv.

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anion

(ˈænˌaɪən)

(Chemistry) a negatively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysis. Compare cation

[C19: from ana- + ion]

anionic adj

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an•i•on

(ˈænˌaɪ ən)

n.

1. a negatively charged ion that is attracted to the anode in electrolysis.

2. any negatively charged ion (opposed to cation).

[1825–35; < Greek, neuter of aniṓn, present participle of aniénai to go up]

an`i•on′ic (-ˈɒn ɪk) adj.

an`i•on′i•cal•ly, adv.

an·i·on

(ăn′ī′ən)

An ion that has a negative charge. Hydroxide and chloride ions are anions. Compare cation.

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anion

An ion that carries a negative charge, especially one migrating to an anode during electrolysis.

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Noun

anion - a negatively charged ion

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

hydroxide ion, hydroxyl ion - the anion OH having one oxygen and one hydrogen atom

superoxide anion, superoxide - the univalent anion O2-; "much of the O2 supporting cellular respiration is reduced to the superoxide anion O2-"

Translations

anioni

anion

アニオン陰イオン

anion

ânion

anyon

anion

[ˈænˌaɪən] n → anione m

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