metal ion — an atom of a metallic element that has lost one or more electrons and carries a positive electrical charge
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an atom of a metallic element that has lost one or more electrons and carries a positive electrical charge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmetl ˈaɪən/
Example Sentences
- The scientist discovered that chocolate contains trace amounts of metal ions, but don't worry - it won't turn you into a robot!
- Metal ions in the water supply must be carefully monitored to ensure safety.
- Plants absorb essential metal ions like magnesium and iron from the soil.
metal ion
NOUN[/ˈmetl ˈaɪən/]
an atom of a metallic element that has lost one or more electrons and carries a positive electrical charge
an atom of a metallic element that has lost one or more electrons and carries a positive electrical charge
Metal ions from the heated kettle gently settle!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Metal derives from Greek metallon, originally meaning 'mine' or 'quarry', later referring to extracted minerals and metals themselves. Ion comes from Greek ion, the present participle of ienai meaning 'to go', reflecting the concept of a charged particle that has 'departed' from its neutral state. Together, metal ion denotes a metal atom that has lost or gained electrons.
Breakdown
metal (from Greek metallon, 'mine/metal') + ion (from Greek ion, 'going/that which goes'), combining to describe a positively or negatively charged metal atom resulting from electron transfer.
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📝Examples
“The scientist discovered that chocolate contains trace amounts of metal ions, but don't worry - it won't turn you into a robot!”
“Metal ions in the water supply must be carefully monitored to ensure safety.”
“Plants absorb essential metal ions like magnesium and iron from the soil.”
“The chemistry teacher explained metal ions using the analogy of lonely atoms looking for electron dates.”
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