ionic
Translation
ionic
Examples
Salt is an ionic compound.
Salt is an ionic compound.
An ionic bond involves the transfer of electrons.
An ionic bond involves the transfer of electrons.
Grammar Patterns
((ionic)) ((noun)) relating to an ion or ions An ionic bond is very strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charged; Antonyms: covalent, molecular, neutral
Etymology
From Greek 'ion' (going) + '-ic' (related to), referring to charged particles that move.
Memory Tips
Remember that an 'ion' is an atom with a positive or negative charge. 'Ionic' simply describes something related to these ions.