ionizing

[ahy-uh-nahyz]

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verb (used with object)

to separate or change into ions.

to produce ions in.

verb (used without object)

to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.

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Ionizing is always a great word to know.

So is doohickey. Does it mean:

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Also, especially British, i·on·ise.

Origin:
1895–1900; ion + -ize

Related forms

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

American Heritage

Science Dictionary

ionize

(ī'ə-nīz') Pronunciation Key

To give an atom or group of atoms a net electric charge by adding or removing one or more electrons.
To form ions in a substance. Lightning ionizes air, for example.