Anionic

//ˌæ.naɪˈɑ.nɪk// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    an anionic detergent informal
  2. 2
    a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to an anion.

    "Based on their acid dissociation constants (pKa), seleneous^([sic]) acid (H2SeO3) and selenic acid (H2SeO4) are anionic under common environmental conditions [48], e.g., as selenite (SeO32−) and selenate (SeO42−)."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to anions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
anionic detergentanionic detergentnon-ionic detergent

Example

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"Based on their acid dissociation constants (pKa), seleneous^([sic]) acid (H2SeO3) and selenic acid (H2SeO4) are anionic under common environmental conditions [48], e.g., as selenite (SeO32−) and selenate (SeO42−)."

Etymology

From anion + -ic.

Related phrases

anionic detergentanionic detergent

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