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{{DefName|An ion that reacts to form particular [[product ion]]s. The reaction can be unimolecular dissociation, ion/molecule reaction, isomerization, or change in charge state. The  term [[parent ion]] is not recommended.
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Ion that reacts to form particular [[product ion]]s. The reaction can be unimolecular dissociation, ion/molecule reaction, isomerization, or change in charge state.  
 
The  term [[parent ion]] is deprecated.
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Synonymous with Parent Ion. Instead of the use of parent ion and daughter ion terms the precursor and product ion terms are preferred respectively.