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1. (n.) anion
a negatively charged ion that is attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
2. anion
any negatively charged ion
Etymology: (1825–35; < Gk, neut. of aniṒn, prp. of aniénai to go up)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) anion
a negatively charged ion
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) anion
an electro-negative element, or the element which, in electro-chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; -- opposed to cation
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1. anion
The electro-negative element or radical of a molecule, such as oxygen, chlorine or the radical sulphion. (See Ions.) It is the portion which goes to the anode, q.v., in electrolytic decomposition.
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