ionization

CEFRB2

/ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of giving atoms or molecules an electric charge.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized.

Examples

  • The ionization energy of the atom was high.

  • The ionization process was crucial in the chemical reaction.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Citations
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In context

  • The research lab studied the ionization of different chemical elements.

  • We may also conclude that as it was the Ionic γένη of the Attic tetrapolis who in the main achieved the Ionization of Athens, so it was a branch of this same stock that settled at Delos […]

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The blank of gas molecules is essential for the operation of a Geiger counter.

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Origin

noun

From ionize + -ation.