Relating to or containing anions; having the properties or characteristics of negatively charged ions.
From 'anion' + '-ic' (of or relating to). This chemistry adjective describes substances and compounds that contain or involve anions in their structure or behavior.
Anionic compounds are everywhere—soap is anionic, which is why it works so well for cleaning, because those negative charges help repel dirt particles that often carry opposite charges!
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