anion exchanger

noun

: an anion-exchange agent that can exchange its anion with the anion or anions of a solution passed through it or that can adsorb anions in the form of acids

especially : an insoluble basic synthetic organic resin usually containing amine groups or quaternary ammonium groups

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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