ionizable

[ahy-uh-nahyz]

i·on·ize

[ahy-uh-nahyz] verb, i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to separate or change into ions.
2.
to produce ions in.
verb (used without object)
3.
to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.

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Ionizable is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Also, especially British, i·on·ise.


Origin:
1895–1900; ion + -ize

i·on·iz·a·ble, adjective
i·on·i·za·tion, noun
i·on·iz·er, noun
non·i·on·ized, adjective
non·i·on·iz·ing, adjective
EXPAND
self-i·on·i·za·tion, noun
un·i·o·nized, adjective
un·un·ion·ized, adjective
COLLAPSE
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ionize or ionise (ˈaɪəˌnaɪz)
 
vb
to change or become changed into ions
 
ionise or ionise
 
vb
 
'ionizable or ionise
 
adj
 
'ionisable or ionise
 
adj

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