counterion

noun

coun·​ter·​ion ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌī-ən How to pronounce counterion (audio)
-ˌän
: an ion having a charge opposite to that of the substance with which it is associated

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of counterion was in 1940

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Cite this Entry

“Counterion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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