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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.

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 [an´i-on]
an ion carrying a negative charge. adj., adj anion´ic.

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


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