An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS.

Synonyms: 0, Ions

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics; ionization chamber: index under RADIOMETRY /instrum

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D007477

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