"Charged ions" refers to atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative electrical charge. Full definition
One thing the team learned was that there was a highly effective damage mechanism that involved knocking the positively charged ions out of position. (pnnl.gov)
The negatively charged ions in real salt, especially when combined with water, support a host of hormonal, chemical, and electrical processes in the body. (wellnessmama.com)
First, molecules are extracted from the blood sample and converted to a stream of electrically charged ions. (discovermagazine.com)