nonionic

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nonionic

A scientist adds a nonionic surfactant to a beaker of water.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not ionic; not composed of ions or not involving ions. Describes a substance or compound whose molecules do not dissociate into charged particles (ions) in a solution. 2. Not converted into ions. Describes a substance that remains in a neutral molecular form and does not acquire an electrical charge.

Usage and Examples
  • As an adjective modifying a noun:
    • Nonionic detergents are often gentler on fabrics than ionic ones.
    • The chemist synthesized a nonionic surfactant for the new formulation.
    • This compound remains nonionic even when dissolved in water.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific and Technical Contexts: The term is primarily used in chemistry, biology, and materials science to describe the charge characteristics of molecules, especially surfactants, polymers, and contrast agents.
    • Nonionic polymers are used in drug delivery systems because of their stability.
    • In medical imaging, a nonionic contrast medium is often preferred for its lower osmolality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Non-ionic: An alternative hyphenated spelling of the same word.
  • Nonionically (adverb): In a nonionic manner.
    • The compound behaves nonionically in this solvent.
  • Ionic (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning composed of or involving ions.
Synonyms
  • Uncharged
  • Non-electrolytic (in specific contexts)
  • Molecular (in contrast to ionic)
Antonyms
  • Ionic
  • Charged
  • Electrolytic
nonionic

A scientist adds a nonionic surfactant to a beaker of water.

Adjective
  1. not ionic
    • a nonionic substance
  2. not converted into ions

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