ionophore

English

Etymology

ion +‎ -o- +‎ -phore

Noun

ionophore (plural ionophores)

(chemistry) Any substance that can transfer ions from a hydrophilic medium (such as water) to a hydrophobic medium, or across a biological membrane, normally by forming a complex with it; an ion carrier.

Related terms

ionogen

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