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Definition: An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS.  avoid: too general; GEN; ionization chamber: index under RADIOMETRY /instrum   
Examples Anions; Cations
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
phenylnitrenium  0   *Benzene Derivatives *Imides Ions. Org Lett 2007 Sep 27;9(20):3973-6
N,N'-dimethylcinchoninium  0   *Cinchona Alkaloids Ions. J Biol Inorg Chem. 2006 Apr;11(3):316-24
trioxatriangulenium  0   *Pyrenes Ions. J Am Chem Soc 2003 Feb 26;125(8):2072-83

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