ion

BrE /ˈaɪ.ən/ AmE /ˈaɪ.ən/

noun en → es

1 ATOM/ELECTRON [singular] C1

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

  • The positive ions attract the negative ions.

    Los iones positivos atraen a los iones negativos.

2 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

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

  • The solution contains hydrogen ions.

    La solución contiene iones de hidrógeno.