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anion

/ˈæn.aɪ.ən/

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noun

/ˈæn.aɪ.ən/C1formalscientific
  • ruОтрицательно заряженный ион, который притягивается к аноду при электролизе.

A negatively charged ion that is attracted to the anode in electrolysis.

  1. Negatively charged ionC1formalscientific

    An ion that carries a negative electrical charge, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

    ruОтрицательно заряженный ион

    • Chloride is a common anion found in table salt.
    • In electrolysis, anions move towards the positive electrode.
    • The anion exchange process is used to purify water.

    Antonymscation

Forms
  • anions plural form
  • anions' possessive plural form
  • anion's possessive singular form