adjective
- relating to or containing ions (electrically charged atoms or molecules)
- relating to the ancient Greek region of Ionia or its people
- relating to a classical order of architecture characterized by columns with scroll-shaped capitals
Usage: chemistry
Usage: historical
Usage: architecture
Examples
- Salt water conducts electricity because it contains ionic compounds.
- The ionic bond between sodium and chlorine creates table salt.
- Ancient ionic philosophers made important contributions to early science.
- The building featured beautiful ionic columns with ornate capitals.
- Ionic architecture was popular in ancient Greece and Rome.
- The scientist studied the ionic properties of the solution.