English Explanatory Dictionary

ionization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Ionicization.

Pronunciation

īənĭzā'shən /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-ionization.wav

Word forms

ionization ionizations ionisation

Etymology

From ionize + -ation.

Derived words

autoionization degree of ionization electroionization ionization energy overionization photoionization preionization reionization unionization
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