Ion (disambiguation) - Definition and Overview

• In physics, an ion is an atom or group of atoms with a net electric charge, having lost (cation) or gained (anion) an electron.

• In computing, Ion is a window manager for the X Window System.

• In ancient Greece, Ion of Chios was a writer and philosopher.

• In ancient Greek philosophy, Ion is a dialogue by Plato, between Socrates and Ion, a reciter of epic poems.

• In ancient Greek mythology, Ion was the son of Xuthus and Creüsa, daughter of Erechtheus.

• In ancient Greek theatre, Ion is a play by Euripedes on the relationship between humans and the gods, in which Ion is instead the son of Apollo.

• The Saturn ION is a compact car sold by General Motors.