ion

/ˈaɪɑn/
noun
  1. An atom or molecule that has an electric charge because it has gained or lost one or more electrons.
    • When salt dissolves in water, it breaks into positive and negative ions.
    • Batteries work by moving ions between two electrodes.
    • The scientist studied how ions travel through a liquid.
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