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zwitterion

noun
zwit·​ter·​ion | \ ˈtsvi-tÉ™r-ˌī-ˌän also ˈzwi- How to pronounce zwitterion (audio) \

Definition of zwitterion

: a dipolar ion

Other Words from zwitterion

zwitterionic \ ËŒzwi-​tÉ™r-​Ä«-​ˈä-​nik How to pronounce zwitterionic (audio) , ËŒswi-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of zwitterion

1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for zwitterion

German, from Zwitter hybrid (from Old High German zwitaran, from zwi-) + Ion ion — more at twi-

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zwitterion

noun
zwit·​ter·​ion | \ ˈtsvit-É™r-ˌī-ˌän also ˈzwit-\

Medical Definition of zwitterion

: a dipolar ion

Other Words from zwitterion

zwitterionic \ ËŒtsvit-​É™r-​Ä«-​ˈän-​ik How to pronounce zwitterionic (audio) \ adjective

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