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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

  1. animis opibusque parati,
  2. animism,
  3. animosity,
  4. animus,
  5. animé,
  6. anion exchange,
  7. anion gap,
  8. anion-exchange resin,
  9. anionic,
  10. anionic detergent

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 formsan·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 Formsanionic (ˌænaɪˈɒnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for anion

C19: from ana- + ion
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Word Origin and History for anionic

anion

n.

"a negatively charged ion, which moves toward the anode (q.v.) during electrolysis," 1834, proposed by the Rev. William Whewell (1794-1866), English polymath, and published by English physicist Michael Faraday, from Greek anion "(thing) going up," neuter past participle of anienai "go up," from ana "up" (see ana-) + ienai "go" (see ion).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Medicine definitions for anionic

anion

[ ăn′ī′ən ]

n.

A negatively charged ion, especially one that migrates to the anode in electrolysis.
Related formsan′i•on′ic (-ŏn′ĭk) adj.
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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.
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