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ionogen

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[ahy-on-uh-jin, -jen] / aɪˈɒn ə dʒɪn, -ˌdʒɛn /

noun

Physics, Chemistry.

any substance capable of producing ions, as an electrolyte.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

ionogenic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ionogen

First recorded in 1905–10; ion + -o- + -gen

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