IONIZE

ionize, ionise

(verb) convert into ions

ionize, ionise

(verb) become converted into ions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

ionize (third-person singular simple present ionizes, present participle ionizing, simple past and past participle ionized)

(chemistry, physics) To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

Source: Wiktionary


I"on*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ionized; p. pr. & vb. n. Ionizing.] (Elec. Chem.)

Definition: To separate (a compound) into ions, esp. by dissolving in water. --I`on*i*za"tion (#), n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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