ALL meanings of complex ion
com·plex i·on
C c - noun complex ion a charged complex. Compare complex (def 10). 1
- noun complex ion (chemistry) any ion containing more than one atom. e.g. sulphate as opposed to sulphide. 0
- noun complex ion (chemistry) any ion in which a central metal atom (normally a transition element) is surrounded by a group of ions or molecules (ligands). e.g. ferricyanide. 0