ion column
ion column
[′ī‚än ‚käl·əm] (geophysics)
The trail of ionized gases in the trajectory of a meteoroid entering the upper atmosphere; a part of the composite phenomenon known as a meteor. Also known as meteor trail.
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The centers of two of the hexagonal type II rods are occupied by the column [Ca.sup.2+] ions, while a third set of hexagonal centers is occupied by the [OH.sup.-]
ion columns instead of cation columns, thus leading to the unusual stoichiometry.
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