ion
ˈaɪən
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Definition of ion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

charged particleTECH.atom or molecule with an electrical chargeTECH.
  • The ion moved towards the opposite charge.
  • The ion was detected in the chemical solution.
  • Scientists studied the ion's behavior in the experiment.
anion cation radical
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Expressions with ion

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hydrogen atom missing its electron, carrying a positive charge
A hydrogen ion is present in acids.
positively charged ion from ammonia in solutions
The ammonium ion is present in ammonium chloride.
protein allowing ions to pass through cell membranes
The ion channel regulates sodium flow in neurons.
process swapping charged particles between liquid and solid material
Ion exchange is crucial in water softeners.
method separating ions in a solution using a special resin
Ion exchange chromatography separates sodium and potassium ions.
anion OH with one oxygen and one hydrogen atom
The hydroxyl ion is present in basic solutions.

Origin of ion

Greek, ion (going)

Terms with ion included in their meaning

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water treatment
device reducing water hardness using ion exchange
pHn.
science
logarithmic scale of hydrogen ion concentration
chemistry
salt or compound containing the CN ion, used industrially and very poisonous
chemistry
hydrogen ion in chemistry
electricity
electron, hole, or ion moving in electric current
chemistry
dye with chromophore as a positive ion
chemistry
form a stable compound with an ion
science
device obtaining mass spectrum by ion deflection

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