nebenion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any ion near another one that is involved in transport through a membrane, and that is influencing its transport properties (especially one that assists, rather than counters, the transport of another ion)

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪbənˌaɪɒn/ /ˈneɪbənˌaɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nebenion.wav

Word forms

nebenion nebenions

Etymology

From the German neben (“near”) + ion.

Synonyms

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