ION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Ion

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 19th century: from Greek, neuter present participle of ienai ‘go’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʌɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons

Short Definition:

atom or molecule with net electric charge due to loss or gain of one

Examples:
  • hydrogen ions
  • a sulphate ion

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