anion
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/ˈænaɪən/
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/ˈænaɪən/
noun
R
A negatively charged particle, usually an atom or group of atoms that has lost one or more electrons.
In a chemical reaction, when a molecule gains electrons, it becomes an anion and is attracted to the positive electrode.
translation
A negatively charged particle, usually an atom or group of atoms that has lost one or more electrons.
Word Forms
Plural
anions