Ionization

//ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Alternative form of Ionicization. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "We may also conclude that as it was the Ionic γένη of the Attic tetrapolis who in the main achieved the Ionization of Athens, so it was a branch of this same stock that settled at Delos […]"

  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) wordnet

Etymology

From ionize + -ation.

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