anion

(an′ī′ən)

noun

a negatively charged ion, esp. one that moves toward the anode during electrolysis

Origin: coined by Michael Faraday < Gr anion, thing going up, neut. prp. of anienai, to go up < ana-, up + ienai, to go: see via

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noun

A negatively charged ion, especially the ion that migrates to an anode in electrolysis.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek

Origin: , neuter present participle of anienai, to go up

Origin: : ana-, ana-

Origin: + ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots

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