ion
nounphraseattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈaɪən//
- United Kingdom//ˈaɪ.ɒn//
- United States//ˈaɪ.ɑn//
- //ˈaɪˌoʊn//
An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.
noun
- 1
An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.
Etymology
From the ending of anion and cation, which in turn is from Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión, “going”), neuter present participle of εἶμι (eîmi, “I go”). Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday, who introduced it later that year.
phrase
- 1
slangI don't.
ion know what 2 do
ion want 2
Etymology
From a reduction of I don't.
Forms
- plural
- ions
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ion · An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.
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