English Explanatory Dictionary

-on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles and quanta.
suffix
  1. Forming names of noble gases and certain nonmetal elements.
suffix
  1. Forming names of things considered as basic or fundamental units.
suffix
  1. Forms names for chemical compounds, often proprietary.

Pronunciation

/-ɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame--on.wav /-ən/

Word forms

-on

Etymology

From -on in electron, reinforced by Ancient Greek neuter nouns and adjectives ending in -ον (-on).

Derived words

-thion
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