nebenion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈneɪbənˌaɪən/
- /ˈneɪbənˌaɪɒn/
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Etymology
From the German neben (“near”) + ion.
Meanings
- 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)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nebenions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |