Anex

//ˈænɛks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Nonstandard spelling of annex. alt-of, nonstandard, rare

    "A comprehensive range of China's products, from machine tools and computers to jade ornaments and fireworks, is displayed in the gray, 10-story block building in Central Canton and in two nearby anexes."

  2. 2
    Syllabic abbreviation of anion exchange. countable, uncountable

    "Further treatment of the type 50 syrup over the Cl⁻ form of a strong base anex resin elevated the attenuation index of the syrup over that for the original sugar."

Example

More examples

"A comprehensive range of China's products, from machine tools and computers to jade ornaments and fireworks, is displayed in the gray, 10-story block building in Central Canton and in two nearby anexes."

Etymology

Blend of anion + exchange.

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