counterion

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ ion.

Noun

counterion (plural counterions)

1. (chemistry) Any ion of opposite charge to another in a solution or other electrochemical system

Synonyms

• gegenion

Derived terms

• counterionic

 

Related terms

• coion
• counteranion
• countercation
• counterionise

Translations

ion of opposite charge

• Finnish: vastaioni
• French: contre-ion m
• German: Gegenion (de) n
• Korean: 상대이온 (sangdaeion)

Anagrams

• neurotonic