Anionic

Pronunciation: /æˈnɪɑnɪk/

Anionic (adj)

  1. Having a negative electrical charge, like an ion that moves toward a positive electrode.
  2. Describing a chemical species that carries a negative charge in a solution or reaction.

Anionic (adjective)

Examples

  • The solution contains anionic particles that carry a negative charge.
  • Anionic ions move toward the positive electrode during electrolysis.