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Ion

One of the elements which appear at the respective poles when a body is subjected to electro-chemical decomposition. Cf. Anion, Cation.

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Anion 76% connected

An electro-negative element, or the element which, in electro-chemical decompositions, is evolved at the anode; -- opposed to cation.

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Cation 76% connected

An electro-positive substance, which in electro-decomposition is evolved at the cathode; -- opposed to anion.

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Particle 76% connected

A minute part or portion of matter; a morsel; a little bit; an atom; a jot; as, a particle of sand, of wood, of dust.

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Ionic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to Ionia or the Ionians.

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Ionic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to Ionia or the Ionians.

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