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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

ionizationionisation methodionisation techniqueionization energy

Antonyms

All antonyms

deionisationelectron affinitynonionising detectionrecombination

Etymology

From ionise + -ation.