An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has thereby acquired a net electric charge. A negatively-charged ion is an anion; a positively-charged one is a cation.

Baristatic filters cause negatively-charged ion pollution. (TNG: "True Q")

The Chamra Vortex included ionized gas which interfered with sensors. (DS9: "Vortex")

Ion distribution must be checked when analyzing subspace infrared telemetry. (VOY: "Good Shepherd")

See also Edit

• Ion engine
• Ion propulsion
• Ion storm
• Ion surfing
• Ionic pulse
• Ionizing radiation
• Ionosphere
• Polaric ion
• Polaric ion energy

External link Edit

• Ion at Wikipedia