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zwitterion

Syllabification: (zwit·ter·i·on)
Pronunciation: /ˈ(t)switərˌīən/
Definition of zwitterion

noun

Chemistry
  • a molecule or ion having separate positively and negatively charged groups.

Derivatives

zwitterionic

Pronunciation: /ˌ(t)switərīˈänik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from German, from Zwitter 'a hybrid' + Ion 'ion'

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