anionic

[/ænˈaɪ.ɒn.ɪk/]
adjective
aniônico
1. Of, relating to, or containing anions; characterized by the presence of negatively charged ions
Anionic detergents are commonly used in household cleaning products.
Detergentes aniônicos são comumente usados em produtos de limpeza doméstica.
2. In chemistry, describing a compound or surfactant that dissociates into negatively charged anions
The anionic polymer exhibited excellent water-solubility properties.
O polímero aniônico exibiu excelentes propriedades de solubilidade em água.
3. In biochemistry, relating to molecules with net negative charge
Anionic lipids play crucial roles in cell membrane structure.
Lipídios aniônicos desempenham papéis cruciais na estrutura da membrana celular.
This is a technical/scientific term used predominantly in academic and industrial settings. It has no colloquial usage in either Brazilian Portuguese or American English. The term is standardized across both Portuguese-speaking regions and English-speaking countries due to its technical nature in chemistry and related sciences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
negatively chargedanion-forminganionic surfactant
Antonyms / Antônimos
cationicnonionicpositively charged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aniônico
Standard term used in chemistry and industrial contexts
Portugal
aniônico
Same spelling and usage as Brazilian Portuguese in scientific contexts
Technical/Scientific English
anionic
Primarily used in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science

Related Words

anioncationicsurfactantdetergentionicelectrolyte
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