Cluster ions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004460",
  "term": "Cluster ions",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Molecular ions that are surrounded by one or more neutral molecules, which are weakly bound to the central ion by electrostatic forces. These formations occur in the upper atmosphere and in laboratory settings where gas-phase ions interact with polar molecules. The stability of a cluster ion depends on the strength of these intermolecular bonds and the ambient temperature.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cluster-ions/"
}