ionization (redirected from chamber, air-equivalent ionization)

i·on·i·za·tion  (-n-zshn)

n.

1. The formation of or separation into ions by heat, electrical discharge, radiation, or chemical reaction.

2. The state of being ionized.

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ionization, ionisation [ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən]

n

(Physics / General Physics)

a.  the formation of ions as a result of a chemical reaction, high temperature, electrical discharge, particle collisions, or radiation

b.  (as modifier) ionization temperature ionization current

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The process of producing ions by the removal of electrons from, or the addition of electrons to, atoms or molecules.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ionization - the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge); "the ionization of a gas" ionisation condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
	2.	ionization - 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 ionisation natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

Translations

ionization

n → Ionisierung f

ionization [ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃ/ən] n → ionizzazione f