ion cloud

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ion cloud [′ī‚än ‚klau̇d]

(geophysics)

An inhomogeneity or patch of unusually great ion density in one of the regular regions of the ionosphere; such patches occur quite often in the E region.

(physical chemistry)

A slight preponderance of negative ions around a positive ion in an electrolyte, and vice versa, according to the Debye-Hückel theory. Also known as ion atmosphere.

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