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anion

[ an-ahy-uhn ]
/ ˈænˌaɪ ən /
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noun Physical Chemistry.
a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
any negatively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to cation).
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Origin of anion

1825–35; <Greek, neuter of aniṓn going up (present participle of aniénai to go up), equivalent to an-an-3 + -i- go + -ōn present participle suffix

OTHER WORDS FROM anion

an·i·on·ic [an-ahy-on-ik], /ˌæn aɪˈɒn ɪk/, adjectivean·i·on·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for anion

anion
/ (ˈænˌaɪən) /

noun
a negatively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysisCompare cation

Derived forms of anion

anionic (ˌænaɪˈɒnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for anion

C19: from ana- + ion
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Scientific definitions for anion

anion
[ ănī′ən ]

An ion with net negative charge, having more electrons than protons. In electrolysis, anions migrate to a positively charged anode. Compare cation.
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