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.
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
self-i·on·i·za·tion, noun
un·i·o·nized, adjective
un·un·ion·ized, adjective
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ionize or ionise (ˈaɪəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to change or become changed into ions
 
ionise or ionise
 
vb
 
'ionizable or ionise
 
adj
 
'ionisable or ionise
 
adj

ionize or ionise (ˈaɪəˌnaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to change or become changed into ions
 
ionise or ionise
 
vb
 
'ionizable or ionise
 
adj
 
'ionisable or ionise
 
adj

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Medical Dictionary

ionize i·on·ize (ī'ə-nīz')
v. i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing, i·on·iz·es
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged atoms or radicals.


i'on·iz'er n.

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Science Dictionary
ionize   (ī'ə-nīz')  Pronunciation Key 
  1. To give an atom or group of atoms a net electric charge by adding or removing one or more electrons.

  2. To form ions in a substance. Lightning ionizes air, for example.


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A polymer molecule containing ionizable subunits is known as a polyelectrolyte.
Atp has multiple ionizable groups with different acid dissociation constants.
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