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- [an-ahy-uh n]
- /ˈænˌaɪ ən/
- /ˈæn.aɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ahy-uh n]
- /ˈænˌaɪ ən/
Definitions of anion word
- noun anion a negatively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysis 3
- noun anion a negatively charged ion, esp. one that moves toward the anode during electrolysis 3
- noun anion a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis. 1
- noun anion any negatively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to cation). 1
- noun anion A negatively charged ion, i.e., one that would be attracted to the anode in electrolysis. 1
- noun anion negative ion 1
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Origin of anion
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek, neuter of aniṓn going up (present participle of aniénai to go up), equivalent to an- an-3 + -i- go + -ōn present participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Anion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
anion usage trend in Literature
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