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an·ion | \ ˈa-ˌnī-ən 
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\Definition of anion
: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode broadly : a negatively charged ion
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Recent Examples on the Web Being an anion, meanwhile, means that the sulfidic molecules have negative charges.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Sulfuric Volcanoes May Have Quickened Life on Earth," 9 Apr. 2018 These carbon chain anions are akin to Legos that can be pieced together into larger molecules, reports Meghan Bartels for Mic.
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Ben Panko, Smithsonian, "Potential Ingredients for Life Found on Saturn’s Moon Titan," 31 July 2017 This molecule, called a carbon chain anion, appears to be a catalyst for complicated chemical reactions, said lead author Ravi Desai.
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OrlandoSentinel.com, "This weird moon of Saturn has some essential ingredients for life," 9 Aug. 2017 This molecule, called a carbon chain anion, appears to be a catalyst for complicated chemical reactions, said lead author Ravi Desai.
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OrlandoSentinel.com, "This weird moon of Saturn has some essential ingredients for life," 9 Aug. 2017 This molecule, called a carbon chain anion, appears to be a catalyst for complicated chemical reactions, said lead author Ravi Desai.
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Sarah Kaplan, chicagotribune.com, "Saturn moon contains some essential ingredients for life," 8 Aug. 2017 These carbon chain anions are akin to Legos that can be pieced together into larger molecules, reports Meghan Bartels for Mic.
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Ben Panko, Smithsonian, "Potential Ingredients for Life Found on Saturn’s Moon Titan," 28 July 2017 The anions and hydrogen are thrown back into the ocean, harmless.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "This Drone Battery for Submarines Drinks Seawater," 19 June 2017 The cathode splits the sea water into hydroxide anions and hydrogen gas, which releases electrodes.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "This Drone Battery for Submarines Drinks Seawater," 19 June 2017
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nounan·ion | \ ˈan-ˌī-ən \
\Medical Definition of anion
: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode broadly : a negatively charged ion
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