Adjective: anionic ,a-nI'ó-nik
- Of or relating to anions
"Anionic surfactants are commonly used in detergents"
- A class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules ionize to produce negatively charged ions in aqueous solutions
"Anionic detergents are often used in laundry products for their effectiveness in cold water";
- anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent
Derived forms: anionics
Type of: detergent
Antonym: cationic
Encyclopedia: Anionic