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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of ionization. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas wordnet
3. 3
   the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ionizationionization

Etymology

From ionise + -ation.

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