ionisation

CEFRB2

/ˌaɪənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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    noun

    The process of giving atoms or molecules an electric charge.

Examples

  • The detector measures the ionisation of gas molecules.

  • The scientist studied the effects of ionisation on molecules.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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In context

  • The process of ionisation occurred rapidly in the experiment.

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The process of blank turns neutral atoms into charged particles by removing electrons.

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Origin

noun

From ionise + -ation.