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ionization

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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.

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

The process of producing ions by the removal of electrons from, or the addition of electrons to, atoms or molecules.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ionization - the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge); "the ionization of a gas"
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
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
nIonisierung f
ionization [ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃn] nionizzazione f
ionization [ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃn] nionizzazione f


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Standard equipment includes an ionization blower to eliminate static buildup.
However, at the relatively low energies of solar photons, subtleties related to electron motion largely prevent the exciton-to-electron energy transfers, so only negligible impact ionization occurs, Nozik notes.
3]He ionization chamber with the position sensitive, charged particle collection methods of a MicroMegas detector.
 
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