ionic

CEFRB2

/aɪˈɒnɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to atoms or molecules with electric charges.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    of an order of classical Greek architecture whose distinguishing feature is a capital with spiral volutes.

Examples

  • Mercuric nitrate is an ionic compound.

  • What is an ionic bond?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Synonym of Ionian; of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians

  2. of, relating to, or containing ions

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From ion + -ic.