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Meaning of -onium | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Designating an onium particle.
    morpheme, particle
  2. Used to form the name of polyatomic cations. Common examples are quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.
    morpheme

Examples

“Alternative form: -ium”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

-ont -onym -onymy -oomer -oon -opamine

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