Ions

name, noun

name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of ion form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as a patronymic.
  2. 2
    plural of Ion form-of, plural

Synonyms

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acidacidityagentalkalialkalinityalloisomer

Example

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"Positive ions are called cations."

Etymology

From a Northumberland variant of John + the patronymic suffix -s.

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