HeyRuaHow to say “anion” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainian
- English:
- anion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ee-un” /ˈanʲiən/
- Plural:
- ainiain (anions)
- Genitive singular:
- ainiain, an ainiain (e.g. lucht an ainiain, the charge of the anion)
- Genitive plural:
- ainian, na n-ainian (e.g. gluaiseacht na n-ainian, the movement of the anions)
What does “ainian” mean?
- anion
- A negatively charged ion, which moves towards the anode during electrolysis.Also: negative ion, negatively charged ion.
“Ainian” with the article
The plural of anion in Irish is ainiain. Here is ainian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainian, the Irish word for anion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Anion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anion?
The Irish for anion is ainian (pronounced “AN-ee-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainiain.
How do you pronounce ainian in Irish?
Ainian is said like “AN-ee-un” (IPA /ˈanʲiən/).
What is the plural of anion in Irish?
The plural of ainian is ainiain; with the article, na hainiain means “the anions”. The genitive plural is ainian, as in gluaiseacht na n-ainian (the movement of the anions).
Why does ainian sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainian (the anion), a hainian (her anion), a n-ainian (their anion), na hainiain (the anions).
What is the opposite of 'ainian'?
The opposite is 'caitian' (cation), a positively charged ion that moves towards the 'catóid' (cathode).
