anion

noun

an·ion | \ ˈa-ˌnī-ən

Definition of anion

: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode broadly : a negatively charged ion

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Being an anion, meanwhile, means that the sulfidic molecules have negative charges. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "This Drone Battery for Submarines Drinks Seawater," 19 June 2017

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