What is "anionic"

anionic \anionic\ adj.

1. having the character of an anion; negatively charged; containing anions; -- of atoms, molecules, and groups of atoms. Contrasted with cationic.

2. of or pertaining to anions. Contrasted with cationic

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

a. (context chemistry English) of or pertaining to an anion n. (context informal English) an anionic detergent

adj. of or relating to anions [ant: cationic]

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