zwitterion

Noun

Meaning

zwitterion (plural zwitterions)

(chemistry) A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.

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Synonyms

dipolar ion inner salt

Examples

Glycine may exist as a zwitterion at the isoelectric point, but the equilibrium constant for the isomerization reaction in solution :H 2 NCH 2 CO 2 H ⇌ H 3 N + CH 2 CO 2 − is not known. Source: Internet

Sulfamic acid isomers, with the zwitterion (right). Source: Internet

The isomer on the right is a zwitterion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

zwischenschach zwischenzug zwittergent zwitterionic zwitterionisation zwitterionization