nonionic

adjective

non·​ion·​ic ˌnän-(ˌ)ī-ˈä-nik How to pronounce nonionic (audio)
: not ionic
especially : not dependent on a surface-active anion for effect
nonionic surfactants

Examples of nonionic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web NBS Corning Corning, New York NBS – as in nonbinding surface – is a nonionic hydrophilic polymer coating that prevents traces of proteins, DNA, or drug compounds from sticking to test tubes or assay plates. David Pescovitz, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2001

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonionic was in 1929

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“Nonionic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonionic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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