ionization

noun

ionization

noun

/ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/

Etymology From ionize + -ation.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized.

Derived terms: autoionization, degree of ionization, electroionization, ionization energy, overionization, photoionization, preionization, reionization, unionization

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