"spectator ion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spectator ions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spectator ion (plural spectator ions)
  1. (chemistry) An ion that is unchanged in an ionic reaction, i.e. that remains in solution and do not take part in the reaction. Wikipedia link: spectator ion Categories (topical): Chemistry Related terms: spectator ligand
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