ANIONIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does anionic mean? 

• ANIONIC (noun)
  The noun ANIONIC has 1 sense:

1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions

  Familiarity information: ANIONIC used as a noun is very rare.

• ANIONIC (adjective)
  The adjective ANIONIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to anions

  Familiarity information: ANIONIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ANIONIC (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

anionic; anionic detergent; non-ionic detergent

Hypernyms ("anionic" is a kind of...):

detergent (a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering)

Derivation:

anionic (of or relating to anions)

• ANIONIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to anions

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Antonym:

cationic (of or relating to cations)

Pertainym:

anion (a negatively charged ion)

Derivation:

anion (a negatively charged ion)

anionic (a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions)

 Context examples 

Antibodies directed against plasma proteins (such as beta-2-glycoprotein I, prothrombin, or annexin V) bound to anionic phospholipids.

(Lupus Anticoagulant Antibody, NCI Thesaurus)

A lotion composed of anionic surfactant intended for administration to the hair or scalp.

(Lotion Shampoo Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A solid in the shape of a bar composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.

(Medicated Bar Soap Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A liquid composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.

(Medicated Liquid Soap Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A substance composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.

(Medicated Soap Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A solution or suspension composed of active and inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.

(Medicated Shampoo Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A solution or suspension composed of an anionic surfactant used for cleansing.

(Liquid Soap Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A unit for semiquantitative measurement of IgM autoantibodies to proteins associated with negatively charged phospholipids evaluated in ELISA serum anticardiolipin or anionic phospholipid assay against an established reference standard.

(IgM Phospholipid Unit, NCI Thesaurus)

A chimeric, IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against anionic phospholipids with potential antineoplastic activity.

(Bavituximab, NCI Thesaurus)

A solid in the shape of a bar composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s) in an anionic surfactant, for cleansing.

(Bar Soap Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)