adj
ionic
eye-O-nihk
adj
1
Relating to or made up of ions.
"Table salt is held together by ionic bonds."
2
Relating to a classical Greek architectural style marked by columns with scroll-shaped capitals.
"The museum's facade features tall Ionic columns."
How to Use Ionic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither relating to electrically charged particles (ions), or to a Greek style of column with scroll-like tops.
Common pairings
ionic bond
ionic column
ionic compound
Word Forms
Ionics plural
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