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ionizing - 3 dictionary results

i⋅on⋅ize

[ahy-uh-nahyz] verb, -ized, -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
i·on·ize   (ī'ə-nīz')   
tr. & intr.v.   i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing, i·on·iz·es
To convert or be converted totally or partially into ions.
i'on·iz'er n.
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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