-ion Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Noun
    • 1.3.1 Related terms
    • 1.3.2 Translations
• 2 Spanish
  • 2.1 Alternative forms
  • 2.2 Pronunciation
  • 2.3 Noun

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰών (iōn, “going”), neuter present participle of εἶμι (eimi, “I go”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈaɪən/, SAMPA: /"aI@n/
• Rhymes: -aɪən
• Homophones: iron (in some accents only)

Noun

ion (plural ions)

1. An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

Related terms

Spanish

Alternative forms

• ión

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈjon/, SAMPA: /"jon/

Noun

ion m. (plural iones)

1. ion (atom bearing an electrical charge).

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