ion·ic
ī-ˈä-nik 
1
: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions
ionic gases
the ionic charge
2
: based on or functioning by means of ions
ionic conduction
Ion·ic
ī-ˈä-nik
1
: of or relating to the ancient Greek architectural order distinguished especially by fluted columns on bases and scroll volutes in its capitals see order illustration
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David Bressan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
But previous attempts have generally used ionic liquid electrolytes, which can lead to anode corrosion, especially in humid conditions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Andrew Williams, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
At the time of the 2022 recall, owners were offered $299 after returning their Ionic watches and received a discount code for select Fitbit devices, according to the consumer commission.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Depending on its ionic charge, dissolved iron causes color variations ranging from brown to grey to green.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
But previous attempts have generally used ionic liquid electrolytes, which can lead to anode corrosion, especially in humid conditions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit’s first smartwatch, also overheated.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
At the time of the 2022 recall, owners were offered $299 after returning their Ionic watches and received a discount code for select Fitbit devices, according to the consumer commission.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Ionic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ionic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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ionic
1 of 2 adjective
ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
: of, relating to, or existing in the form of ions
Ionic
2 of 2 adjective
Ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
: belonging to or resembling a style of Greek architecture characterized especially by decoration resembling scrolls in the capitals of its columns
Medical Definition
ionic
adjective
ion·ic
ī-ˈän-ik
1
: of, relating to, existing as, or characterized by ions
ionic gases
the ionic charge
2
: based on or functioning by means of ions
ionic conduction
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