ion

(Engels)

Noun

An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

Phrase

I don't.

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈaɪən/

Etymologie (Engels)

From the ending of anion and cation, which in turn is from Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión, “going”), neuter present participle of εἶμι (eîmi, “I go”). Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday, who introduced it later that year.

Concepten

ion

Synoniemen

ionic

molecular entity

electrically-charged atom

-ion

ionized atom

neutral atom

Vertalingen

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Ion

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jon

ιόν

íon

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iyon

أيون

ião

ion

ιόντα

ion