ion
noun/ˈaɪɒn/
Frequency rank: #3,450 most common English word
Meaning
an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, giving it a positive or negative charge.
Example sentence
The sodium ion carries a positive charge in the solution.
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