anionic

an·i·on·ic

(an-ī-on'ik),

Referring to a negatively charged ion.

anionic

adjective Referring to an anion.

anion

(an'i?on) [ ana- + Gr. ion, going]

An ion carrying a negative charge. It is attracted by and travels to the anode. Examples are acid radicals and corresponding radicals of their salts.

See: cation; electrolyte; ionanionic (an?i?on'ik), adjective