nebenion

noun

nebenion

noun

/ˈneɪbənˌaɪɒn/ · /ˈneɪbənˌaɪən/

Etymology From the German neben (“near”) + ion.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any ion near another one that is involved in transport through a membrane, and that is influencing its transport properties (especially one that assists, rather than counters, the transport of another ion)

Synonyms: byion

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