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-onium en · X · etymology 1

Etymology

Etymology tree English onium English -on Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Italic *-om Latin -umder. English -ium English -onium From onium or -on + -ium.

Meanings

  1. (morpheme, particle) Designating an onium particle.

-onium en · X · etymology 2

Etymology

Etymology tree New Latin ammōniumbor. English ammonium English onium English -onium From onium.

Meanings

  1. (morpheme) 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.
    • Alternative form: -ium