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, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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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), adjectiveWord 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.
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