-oan

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-oan

  1. Used to convert the name of an atom or ion to an adjective that means containing cations or anions of that atom or ion.
    bismuth + ‎-oan → ‎bismuthoan (containing trivalent bismuth)
    cupro- (copper) + ‎-oan → ‎cuproan (containing monovalent copper)
    plumbo- (lead) + ‎-oan → ‎plumboan (containing divalent lead)

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