anionic

3 definitions found

anionic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  anionic \anionic\ n.
     1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do
        not ionize in aqueous solutions.
  
     Syn: anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent
          [WordNet 1.5]

  anionic \anionic\ adj.
     1. having the character of an anion; negatively charged;
        containing anions; -- of atoms, molecules, and groups of
        atoms. Contrasted with cationic.
        [PJC]
  
     2. of or pertaining to anions. Contrasted with cationic
        [WordNet 1.5]

anionic - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  anionic
      adj 1: of or relating to anions [ant: cationic]
      n 1: a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do
           not ionize in aqueous solutions [syn: anionic detergent,
           anionic, non-ionic detergent]