Definitions for anion

anion an·i·on

Spelling: [an-ahy-uh n]
IPA: /ˈænˌaɪ ən/

Anion is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 35 anagrams from letters in anion (ainno).

Definitions for anion

noun

  1. a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
  2. any negatively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to cation).

Origin of anion

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

Examples for anion

It will be noticed that in neutralization the anion of the acid and the cation of the base are not changed.

The king repaired in state to the temple of anion, seized the priests who professed these seditious beliefs, and burnt them alive.

One of these is always composed of oxygen and hydrogen and is the anion.

In this the heart shall be preserved till a new ram offered by a worthy hand enters the herd of anion.

Now, one question: Has the news of the death of the ram of anion reached you?

The Nile beyond surrounded an island, where flourished the well-kept sacred grove of anion.

In a few minutes the priest of anion and the chief of the kolchytes were being carried towards the valley in their litters.

Word Value for anion
Scrable

5

Words with friends

7

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