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ionize
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i·on·ize  (-nz)
tr. & intr.v. i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing, i·on·iz·es
To convert or be converted totally or partially into ions.

ion·izer n.

ionize, ionise [ˈaɪəˌnaɪz]
vb
(Physics / General Physics) to change or become changed into ions
ionizable , ionisable adj

ionize  (-nz)
1. To give an atom or group of atoms a net electric charge by adding or removing one or more electrons.
2. To form ions in a substance. Lightning ionizes air, for example.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.ionize - become converted into ions
physical chemistry - the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
ionise, ionize - convert into ions
2.ionize - convert into ions
physical chemistry - the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
ionise, ionize - become converted into ions
Translations
ionize [ˈaɪənaɪz] VTionizar
ionize
vtiionisieren


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