radical ion
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
radical ion (plural radical ions)
- (chemistry) Any radical that also carries an electric charge; typically, the charge and unpaired electron are associated with the same atom.
Usage notes[edit]
- They are represented with a dot, either before or after the plus or minus sign e.g. C6H6.+ or C6H6+.
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Translations[edit]
any radical that also carries an electric charge