anionic

[/ænˈaɪ.ɑː.nɪk/]
adjective
aniônico
1. Relating to or containing anions; having a negative electric charge
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 ion with a net negative charge
The anionic surfactant helps to remove oil and dirt from fabrics.
O tensoativo aniônico ajuda a remover óleo e sujeira dos tecidos.
3. In biochemistry, relating to molecules or compounds that carry negative charges
Anionic lipids play an important role in cell membrane structure.
Os lipídios aniônicos desempenham um papel importante na estrutura da membrana celular.
This is a technical term primarily used in chemistry, biochemistry, and the cleaning products industry. It is not commonly used in everyday conversational Portuguese or English but is standard in scientific, academic, and commercial contexts. The term has become increasingly familiar to Brazilian consumers due to product labeling in detergent and soap marketing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
negatively chargedanion-basedcathodic
Antonyms / Antônimos
cationicneutralpositively charged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aniônico
Standard term used in chemistry and cleaning product contexts
São Paulo
aniônico
Common in academic and industrial chemistry usage
Portugal
aniônico
Portuguese variant spelling sometimes appears as 'aniônico' or 'aniónico'

Related Words

anioncationicsurfactantdetergentioncharge
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