ion

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I believe Li-ion is the only rational choice for portable electronics, power tools, electric bicycles and hybrid scooters.

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  1. noun An atom or a group of atoms that has acquired a net electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons.

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  • Did-ion is a keystone state whose lands adjoin those of the other three realms. —  May, Julian - Boreal Moon 2 - Ironcrown Moon
  • Based on the REVAi platform, the latest version of the world's best selling city electric car, the REVA L-ion is the result of more than two years of testing with a range of 120 km (75 miles) per charge and a maximum speed of 80 km (50 miles) per hour. —  AutoblogGreen
  • It is critical to note that normality measures a single ion which is part of an overall solute. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • Note that normality measures a single ion which is part of an overall solute. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • I believe Li-ion is the only rational choice for portable electronics, power tools, electric bicycles and hybrid scooters. —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
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  1. Greek ion, something that goes, neuter present participle of ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Greek ἰών, neuter ἰ̄όν, present participle of ἰέναι, Latin ire, go: see iter.
 

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