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

Words nearby anion

animism, animis opibusque parati, animistic, animosity, animus, anion, anion exchange, anionic detergent, anis, anisaldehyde, anise

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How to use anion in a sentence

It will be noticed that in neutralization the anion of the acid and the cation of the base are not changed.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson
The king repaired in state to the temple of Anion, seized the priests who professed these seditious beliefs, and burnt them alive.
History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 9 (of 12)|G. Maspero
The Nile beyond surrounded an island, where flourished the well-kept sacred grove of Anion.
Uarda, Complete|Georg 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, Complete|Georg Ebers

In this the heart shall be preserved till a new ram offered by a worthy hand enters the herd of Anion.
Uarda, Complete|Georg Ebers

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

[ 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.