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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Ion Ion The term 'Ion' as it applies to the area of fusion can be defined as 'An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons from a neutral atom (in which there were equal numbers of electrons and protons). An ion that has lost electrons will have a positive charge. A plasma is composed of ions and free electrons'. The term 'Ion' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Atom or molecule that has acquired an electric charge by the loss or gain of one or more electrons'. The term 'Ion' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' An electrically charged atom or molecule that has lost or gained one or more electrons'. Previous 5 Terms: Investor-owned utility (IOU) INVOF involuntary INVRN Iodine spiking factor Next 5 Terms: Ion exchange Ion-exchange Ionization Ionization chamber Ionizing radiation About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.