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Meanings of ions in English

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Atom or molecule in which the total number of electrons is not equal to the total number of protons, giving the atom a net positive or negative electrical charge.

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      Usage of ions in English
      1
      If the aluminum ion changes state, then both ions start to move.
      Wired
      2
      In both cases, the ions and HNO3 are complexed to water molecules.
      Pubmed
      3
      The negative ions have much more considerable velocities than the positive ones.
      The New Physics and Its Evolution
      4
      Photo: 123rf He says the body's balance of ions is delicate too.
      Radio NZ
      5
      The tolerance against 4He ions was also compared among three chironomid species.
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      6
      The present trend of scientific thought is toward the theory of ions.
      The Devil's Dictionary
      7
      In the nervous system, manganese ions are actively transported along the axon.
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      8
      The apparent substrate association constant is maximized by binding two magnesium ions.
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      9
      Because protons, carbon ions and other hadrons are heavier, they behave differently.
      The Guardian
      10
      Extreme gamma ray production, split nuclei forming alpha particles and larger ions.
      Anvil of stars
      11
      Binding was inhibited by chelating agents and partially restored by zinc ions.
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      12
      Magnetic fields do the trick, holding the electrically charged ions in place.
      Wired
      13
      Somehow, excess positive ions were getting in and staying in the cell.
      Human
      14
      This reaction occurs in the absence of Fraction b or ferrous ions.
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      15
      The concentrations of metal ions were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry.
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      16
      A wash of ions was curling around her, splitting, and passing on.
      The Ultimate Weapon
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