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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has thereby acquired a net electric charge. A negatively-charged ion is an anion; a positively-charged one is a cation.

Baristatic filters cause negatively-charged ion pollution. (TNG: "True Q")

Ion distribution must be checked when analyzing subspace infrared telemetry. (VOY: "Good Shepherd")