Ions

Ions

Atoms, groups of atoms, or compounds, which are electrically charged as a result of the loss of electrons (cations) or the gain of electrons (anions).

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Energy; Nuclear energy

(1) An atom that has too many or too few electrons, causing it to have an electrical charge, and therefore, be chemically active. (2) An electron that is not associated (in orbit) ...

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Medical devices; Radiology equipment

An atom that has fewer or more electrons than it has protons, causing it to have an electrical charge and, therefore, be chemically reactive.

ion

Natural environment; Coral reefs

A positively or negatively charged atom produced through loss or gain of one or more electrons.

ion

Biology; Cell biology

An atom that has lost or gained electrons from its outer shell and therefore has a positive or negative charge, respectively; symbolized by a superscript plus or minus sign and ...

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Engineering; Electronic engineering

A charged atom (i.e., one that has gained one or more electrons (a negative ion, or anion ) or lost one or more electrons (a positive ion, or cation )).

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Electrical equipment; Fuel cell

An ion is an atom or molecule which has lost or gained one or more valence electrons, giving it a positive or negative electrical charge.

swamp

Earth science; Soil science

Swamp is an area which is flooded or drenched with water and related to plunge or cause to sink.

semiarid

Earth science; Soil science

Fairly dry because of low rainfall. Semiarid regions, such as a prairie, usually have enough water for grasses and some bushes to grow.

talus

Earth science; Soil science

A sloping pile of small pieces of rock that is at the base of a cliff is called talus.

silt

Earth science; Soil science

Small grains or particles of broken down rock. Silt particles are smaller than grains of sand but larger than the particles in clay.

talc

Earth science; Soil science

A very soft, white or green mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rocks is called talc.

stone

Earth science; Soil science

A general term for rock, especially as used in construction. A hard clump of minerals that forms in a part of body.

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