IONISATION

ionization, ionisation

(noun) the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas

ionization, ionisation

(noun) the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge); “the ionization of a gas”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ionisation (plural ionisations)

Alternative spelling of ionization

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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