anionic

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

anionic
    adj 1: of or relating to anions [ant: {cationic}]
    n 1: a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do
         not ionize in aqueous solutions [syn: {anionic detergent},
         {anionic}, {non-ionic detergent}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

anionic \anionic\ n.
   1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do
      not ionize in aqueous solutions.

   Syn: anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent
        [WordNet 1.5]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

anionic \anionic\ adj.
   1. having the character of an anion; negatively charged;
      containing anions; -- of atoms, molecules, and groups of
      atoms. Contrasted with {cationic}.
      [PJC]

   2. of or pertaining to anions. Contrasted with {cationic}
      [WordNet 1.5]

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