How do you pronounce "anionic"?

Pronounced //ˌæ.naɪˈɑ.nɪk//.

Anionic

Q: What is a synonym for "anionic"?

Common synonyms include: anion-bearing, anion-related, anionic detergent, anionic surfactant, deprotonated form, negative charge.

/ˌæ.naɪˈɑ.nɪk/ adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
an anionic detergent informal
2
a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions wordnet

Adjective

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
of or relating to anions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anion-bearing anion-related anionic detergent anionic surfactant deprotonated form negative charge

Antonyms

All antonyms

cationic cationic form cationic surfactant neutral

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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.

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