ion·ic
ī-ˈä-nik 
1
: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions
ionic gases
the ionic charge
2
: based on or functioning by means of ions
ionic conduction
Ion·ic
ī-ˈä-nik
1
: of or relating to the ancient Greek architectural order distinguished especially by fluted columns on bases and scroll volutes in its capitals see order illustration
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
They are trapped and accelerated by the very magnetic field that protects the planet from external ionic bombardment.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
The tail of a crayfish contains less ionic lithium than its gastrointestinal tract, gills, and hepatopancreas.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
This Best of Beauty Award-winning option features ionic technology that helps to dry hair faster.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
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The gel electrolyte contains ionic conductors such as lithium salts just as liquid electrolytes do, but the way they are suspended in the gel matrix supports much more efficient ion conductivity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
They are trapped and accelerated by the very magnetic field that protects the planet from external ionic bombardment.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
The tail of a crayfish contains less ionic lithium than its gastrointestinal tract, gills, and hepatopancreas.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
This Best of Beauty Award-winning option features ionic technology that helps to dry hair faster.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
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ionic
1 of 2 adjective
ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
: of, relating to, or existing in the form of ions
Ionic
2 of 2 adjective
Ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
: belonging to or resembling a style of Greek architecture characterized especially by decoration resembling scrolls in the capitals of its columns
Medical Definition
ionic
adjective
ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
1
: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions
ionic gases
the ionic charge
2
: based on or functioning by means of ions
ionic conduction
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