anion
/ˈænaɪən/noun
उच्चारण ऐनायन
ऋणायन, ऋणात्मक आयन
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noun
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[C] chemistry
an ion with a negative electrical charge
ऋणायन, ऋणात्मक आयन
- Chloride is an anion with a single negative charge.
Opposite cation
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During electrolysis, anions move towards the anode, which is the positive electrode, while cations move towards the cathode.
विद्युत-अपघटन (electrolysis) के दौरान anions धनात्मक electrode यानी anode की ओर जाते हैं, जबकि cations, cathode की ओर जाते हैं।