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anion
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anion /an·ion/ (an´i-on) a negatively charged ion.anion´ic
an·i·on (nn)
n.
A negatively charged ion, especially one that migrates to the anode in electrolysis.
ani·onic (-nk) adj.
Anion
An ion carrying a negative charge owing to a surplus of electrons. Anions in the body include bicarbonate, chloride, phosphate, sulfate, certain organic acids, and certain protein compounds.
Mentioned in: Electrolyte Supplements
anion
[an′ī·ən]
Etymology: Gk, ana + ion, backward going
a negatively charged ion that is attracted to the positive electrode (anode) in electrolysis. Compare cation. anionic, adj.
anion (aˑ·nēˈ·n),
n a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom or a molecule gains one or more electrons. See also ion.
anion (an´īn),
n a negatively charged ion.
anion
an ion carrying a negative charge. In an electrolytic cell anions are attracted to the positive electrode (anode).
anion-exchange resin
see ion-exchange resin.


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