anionic

Definitions of anionic
  1. adjective
    of or relating to anions
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    antonyms:
    cationic
    of or relating to cations
  2. noun
    a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
    synonyms: anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent
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    type of:
    detergent
    a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
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