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anion /an·ion/ (an´i-on) a negatively charged ion.anion´ic
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 a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom or a molecule gains one or more electrons. See also ion. anion (an´ī 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The newest generation of anionically synthesized block copolymers is opening opportunities in liquid reactive systems (figure 6). Polymers were synthesized anionically in hexane in a batch reactor using various modifiers to control microstructure. |
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