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Meaning of zwitterion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən

Definitions

A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.

Equivalents

العربية أيون مزدوج
Català zwitterió
Deutsch Zwitterion
Español zwitterión
Suomi kahtaisioni
Français zwitterion
Galego zwitterión
Italiano zwitterione
Polski jon obojnaczy zwitterjon
Português zwitterião zwitterion
Русский цви́ттер-ио́н

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

zwitterionic zwitterionization zwitterionomer zwittermicin ZWJ ZWNBSP

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