zwitterion

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See also: zwitterión and zwitteríon

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Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from German Zwitterion, from Zwitter (hermaphrodite) + Ion (ion).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/, /ˈzwɪtəɹ.aɪən/, /ˈtswɪtəɹ.aɪən/

Noun[edit]

zwitterion (plural zwitterions)

  1. (chemistry) A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.

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Etymology[edit]

From German Zwitter +‎ íon.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: zwit‧te‧ri‧on

Noun[edit]

zwitterion m (plural zwitterions)

  1. (chemistry) zwitterion (molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge)
    Synonym: íon dipolar

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