Ion
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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has thereby acquired a net electric charge. A negatively-charged ion is an anion; a positively-charged one is a cation.
Baristatic filters cause negatively-charged ion pollution. (TNG: "True Q")
Ion distribution must be checked when analyzing subspace infrared telemetry. (VOY: "Good Shepherd")
[edit] See also
- Ion engine
- Ion propulsion
- Ion storm
- Ion surfing
- Ionic pulse
- Ionizing radiation
- Ionosphere
- Polaric ion
- Polaric ion energy
