anion

[ an-ahy-uh n ]
/ ˈænˌaɪ ən /

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

Words nearby anion

animis opibusque parati, animism, animosity, animus, animé, anion, anion exchange, anion gap, anion-exchange resin, anionic detergent, aniridia
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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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Medical definitions for anion

anion
[ ăn′ī′ən ]

n.

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

Other words from anion

an′i•on′ic (-ŏn′ĭk) adj.
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Scientific definitions for anion

anion
[ ăn′ī′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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