ion

Meanings

Noun

• An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

Phrase

• I don't.

Origin

• From the ending of anion and cation, which in turn is from Ancient Greek ἰόν ("going"), neuter present participle of εἶμι. for Michael Faraday, who introduced it later that year.
• From a reduction of I don't.