Pronunciation: [a͡ɪˈɒnɪk] (IPA) 
The word "ionic" is spelled with the letters "i-o-n-i-c" and is pronounced /aɪˈɒnɪk/. The first sound, /aɪ/, represents the diphthong "ai" and is followed by the vowel /ɒ/. The consonant sound /n/ is then heard, followed by the second vowel sound /ɪ/. The final consonant sound is /k/. This spelling and pronunciation is derived from the scientific term "ion," which refers to an atom or molecule that has an electrical charge.
Ionic refers to something that is related to or characterized by ions. An ion is an atom or a molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. In chemistry, ionic refers to compounds or substances that are composed of ions. These compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, typically involving a metal and a non-metal.
In an ionic bond, the metal atom loses electrons to form a positively charged cation, while the non-metal accepts the electrons to become a negatively charged anion. These oppositely charged ions are then attracted to each other, forming a strong electrostatic force that holds the compound together. This transfer of electrons creates a stable structure with a neutral overall charge.
Ionic compounds are characterized by their high melting and boiling points, as well as their ability to conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in their molten state. They often form crystal structures and have a characteristic arrangement of positive and negative ions.
In addition to chemistry, the term "ionic" is also used in reference to technology, specifically regarding mobile applications. Ionic is a popular framework for creating cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It allows developers to build visually appealing and interactive mobile applications that can run on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android.
Relating to an ion or ions.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Pert. to Ionia; denoting one of the five orders of architecture; applied to an airy kind of music.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "ionic" comes from the term "ion", which in turn originates from the Greek word "ion" (ἰών), meaning "going". The Greek noun "ion" is derived from the verb "iēmi" (ἰέναι), which means "to go". In the context of chemistry, an ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, thus becoming electrically charged. The adjective "ionic" refers to anything related to ions, which is often used to describe chemical compounds or bonding in which ions are involved.
