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).

Nearby words

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

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

Related forms

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 anionic

anion

/ (ˈænˌaɪən) /

noun

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

Derived Forms

anionic (ˌænaɪˈɒnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for anion

C19: from ana- + ion

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Medicine definitions for anionic

anion

[ ăn′ī′ən ]

n.

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

Related forms

an′i•on′ic (-ŏn′ĭk) adj.

Science definitions for anionic

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.