anion

noun

an·ion ˈa-ˌnī-ən

: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode

broadly : a negatively charged ion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These are all meant to conduct metals, isotopic elemental, and anion analyses while determining physical and chemical properties. —

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2019 The former converts to H2, and the latter travels through the membrane, known as an anion exchange membrane (AEM). —

Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, 10 Mar. 2020 Being an anion, meanwhile, means that the sulfidic molecules have negative charges. —

David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2018 These carbon chain anions are akin to Legos that can be pieced together into larger molecules, reports Meghan Bartels for Mic. —

Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 31 July 2017 This molecule, called a carbon chain anion, appears to be a catalyst for complicated chemical reactions, said lead author Ravi Desai. —

OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Aug. 2017 These carbon chain anions are akin to Legos that can be pieced together into larger molecules, reports Meghan Bartels for Mic. —

Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 28 July 2017 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'anion.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.