1. Noun
One of the elements which appear at the respective poles when a body is subjected to electro-chemical decomposition. Cf. Anion, Cation.
2. Noun
An atom or molecule with a net electric charge
3. Noun
An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons
4. Noun
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
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