What does "ionize" mean?

To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

What is a synonym for "ionize"?

Common synonyms include: disassociates, dissociate, electrolyze, galvanize, ionise, ionised.

/ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated. physical
2
convert into ions wordnet
3
become converted into ions wordnet

From ion + -ize.