Zwitterion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zwitterion is a noun meaning (chemistry) A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.
Meaning
(chemistry) A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.
Word Forms
- zwitterions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zwitterionomer, macrozwitterion, amphoion, polyzwitterion, polyanion, monoion.
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