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ionization

/ˌaɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌaɪ.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

ionizationnoun

ionizations

Translations

ионизация

Ionization is a process that results in the formation of ions.

Ионизация — это процесс, который приводит к образованию ионов.

Definitions

The process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often as a result of chemical reaction or radiation.

Ionization of the gas in the chamber was necessary to conduct the experiment.

The state of being ionized, where atoms or molecules have been converted into ions.

The ionization of the atmosphere can affect radio wave propagation.

Synonyms

ionisation

electrification

dissociation

ion formation

ionizationadjective

/ˌaɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌaɪ.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively in phrases such as “ionization energy”; functions as a descriptive modifier.

Definitions

Relating to, resulting from, or involving ionization.

Ionization energy is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from an atom.