ionic
aɪˈɒnɪk
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Definition of ionic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

chemistryTECH.related to or involving ions in chemistryTECH.
  • The ionic compound dissolved in water.
  • Ionic bonds are crucial in salt formation.
  • The ionic solution conducted electricity well.
ionized
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chemical bond formed by electrostatic attraction between ions
Sodium chloride is formed by an ionic bond.
electrical charge carried by an ion
The ionic charge of sodium is positive.
stream of charged particles
The scientist used an ionic beam for the experiment.
therapy using electric current to deliver ions of medicine
The doctor recommended ionic medication for the patient's joint pain.

Origin of ionic

Greek, ion (going) + -ic (pertaining to)

Terms with ionic included in their meaning

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architecture
Roman column style mixing Corinthian and Ionic features
ionic bond
bond formed by attraction between charged ions
architecture
relating to a style mixing Ionic and Corinthian
architecture
rolls forming ends of Ionic capital
inorganic chemistry
ionic derivative of ammonia with metal cation
inorganic chemistry
ionic base NH₄⁺OH⁻ from ammonia in water
ionic salts
compound built from the ClO3− group paired with another ion
Ionianadj.
architecture
related to the Ionic architectural style

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  1. French:ionique, ...
  2. German:ionisch, ...
  3. Italian:ionico, ...
  4. Spanish:iónico, ...
  5. Portuguese:iónico, ...
  6. Chinese:离子的, ...
  7. Japanese:イオンの, ...
  8. Arabic:أَيُوني, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:ионный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іонний, ...
  12. Hindi:आयनिक, ...
Ionic
aɪˈɑːnɪk

Definition of Ionic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
architectureTECH.relating to an order of classical Greek architectureTECH.
  • The temple features Ionic columns.
architectural classical Greek
2.
historyTECH.related to Ionia or its peopleTECH.
  • The Ionic culture influenced many ancient civilizations.
Hellenic Ionian

Noun

1.
architectureTECH.style of Greek architecture characterized by scroll-like ornamentsTECH.
  • The temple showcased classic Ionic columns.
classical Hellenic
2.
languageTECH.dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in IoniaTECH.
  • Ionic was widely spoken in ancient Ionia.
Ionian
3.
literatureDatedfour-syllable metrical unit in poetryDated
  • The poem uses an Ionic to create rhythm.
metrical foot
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  • Ionic: style of Greek architecture characterized by scroll-like ornaments
    style of Greek architecture characterized by scroll-like ornaments

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style of classical architecture characterized by scroll-like capitals
The library was designed in the Ionic order, featuring elaborate columns.

Origin of Ionic

Greek, ion (going) + -ikos (pertaining to)

Examples of Ionic in a sentence

  • Ionic capitals are characterized by their scrolls.
  • Ionic architecture is prominent in ancient ruins.
  • The Ionic dialect was spoken in parts of Greece.
  • The ancient text was written in an Ionic style.
  • Her verses were crafted with an Ionic rhythm.
  • The designer chose an Ionic font for the headlines.

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  1. French:ionique, ionien, ...
  2. German:ionisch, Ionisch, ...
  3. Italian:ionico, Ionico, ...
  4. Spanish:jónico, Jónico, ...
  5. Portuguese:Iónico, da Jônia, ...
  6. Chinese:爱奥尼亚的, 爱奥尼亚, ...
  7. Japanese:イオニア式, イオニア方言, ...
  8. Arabic:أَيُونِي, طِراز أَيُونِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹנִי, יְוָנִית אִיּוֹנִית, ...
  10. Russian:ионический, ионик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іонічний, іонійська мова, ...
  12. Hindi:आयोनिक, आयोनियाई, ...
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