anionic

Noun · Adjective

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Noun (1)

  1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutionsSynonyms: anionic detergentnon-ionic detergentType of detergent

Adjective (1)

  1. of or relating to anionsOpposite cationicRelating to anion
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

anionic adjective

1. having the character of an anion; negatively charged; containing anions; — of atoms, molecules, and groups of atoms. Contrasted with cationic.

2. of or pertaining to anions. Contrasted with cationic


anionic noun

1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions. Syn. — anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors, WordNet 1.5

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