anion
[an-ahy-uh n]
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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).
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
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One of these is always composed of oxygen and hydrogen and is the anion.
An Elementary Study of ChemistryWilliam McPherson
Now, one question: Has the news of the death of the ram of Anion reached you?
Uarda, CompleteGeorg Ebers
The king repaired in state to the temple of Anion, seized the priests who professed these seditious beliefs, and burnt them alive.
The Nile beyond surrounded an island, where flourished the well-kept sacred grove of Anion.
Uarda, CompleteGeorg Ebers
In a few minutes the priest of Anion and the chief of the kolchytes were being carried towards the valley in their litters.
Uarda, CompleteGeorg Ebers
anion
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Word Origin for anion
C19: from ana- + ion
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