ion

A noun referring to an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um átomo ou molécula que ganhou ou perdeu um ou mais elétrons, ficando com carga elétrica positiva ou negativa.

1. Electrically charged particle B2 formal scientific

   An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative electric charge.

   • Positive ions are called cations, while negative ones are anions.
   • Ions in a solution allow it to conduct electricity.
   • Sodium and chlorine ions form an ionic bond in salt.
   • The movement of ions across a cell membrane is essential for nerve impulses.

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• ion's possessive singular form