Counterion

/ˈkaʊntəraɪən/

/ˈkaʊntərˌaɪən/

Translation of "counterion" into Russian

Noun

/ˈkaʊntəraɪən/

/ˈkaʊntərˌaɪən/

counterion

counterions pl

контрион

In a solution, the counterion balances the charge of the main ion.

В растворе контрион уравновешивает заряд основного иона.

Noun

/ˈkaʊntəraɪən/

/ˈkaʊntərˌaɪən/

An ion that accompanies an oppositely charged ion in a solution or compound to maintain electrical neutrality.

In the salt solution, the sodium ion acts as a counterion to the chloride ion.

Adjective

/ˈkaʊntəraɪən/

/ˈkaʊntərˌaɪən/

Relating to or involving a counterion.

Counterion binding influences the overall charge of the complex.