anion

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 These are all meant to conduct metals, isotopic elemental, and anion analyses while determining physical and chemical properties. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "The Long Fight to Clean Up America’s Cold War Nuclear Waste," 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, "Next generation water splitter could help renewables power the globe," 10 Mar. 2020 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

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“Anion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anion. Accessed 23 Jan. 2021.

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