ionize (redirected from ionising)

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.

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ion·izer n.

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ionize, ionise [ˈaɪəˌnaɪz]

vb

(Physics / General Physics) to change or become changed into ions

ionizable , ionisable adj

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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.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	ionize - become converted into ions ionise 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 ionise 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] VT → ionizar

ionize

vti → ionisieren