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Definition of Anion

Anion: A negatively charged ion. Pronounced an-I-on.

An anion is as opposed to a cation, which is a positively charged ion.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/29/2002 6:53:11 AM

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