nonionic
/ˌnɑnˌaɪˈɑnɪk/
adjective
- Not having an electric charge; not ionic. Used especially in chemistry and product descriptions.
- Many household cleaners contain nonionic compounds to avoid reacting with minerals in water.
- Nonionic detergents are often gentler on fabrics than ionic ones.
- The lab uses a nonionic surfactant to stabilize the mixture.
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