ion
BrE /ˈaɪ.ən/ AmE /ˈaɪ.ən/
noun en → es
an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge because it has either more or fewer electrons than protons
ión, partícula cargada eléctricamente
Collocations positive ion · negative ion
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The positive ions attract the negative ions.
Los iones positivos atraen a los iones negativos.
a substance that is formed when an acid or base reacts with water and dissolves in it, changing the pH of the solution
ión (químico)
Collocations hydrogen ion · chloride ion
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The solution contains hydrogen ions.
La solución contiene iones de hidrógeno.