English Explanatory Dictionary

-onium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Designating an onium particle.
suffix
  1. Used to form the name of polyatomic cations. Common examples are quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.

Word forms

-onium

Etymology

Etymology tree English onium English -on Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Italic *-om Latin -umder. English -ium English -onium From onium or -on + -ium.

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