ionize

A verb used to indicate the process of converting an atom or molecule into an ion by adding or removing charged particles.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que designa el proceso de convertir un átomo o una molécula en un ion, ya sea ganando o perdiendo partículas cargadas; también puede referirse a someter algo a este proceso o volverse un ion.

1. Convert into ions C1 formal scientific

   To cause an atom or molecule to gain or lose electrons, forming an ion.

   • The high-energy radiation can ionize the gas in the chamber.
   • When salt dissolves in water, it ionizes into sodium and chloride ions.
   • The laser is powerful enough to ionize the air molecules.

   🇪🇸Ionizar

2. Become converted into ions C1 formal scientific

   To undergo a process where a neutral atom or molecule becomes an ion.

   • The substance ionizes when exposed to ultraviolet light.
   • In the plasma state, atoms ionize and release free electrons.
   • The acid ionizes in water, releasing hydrogen ions.

   🇪🇸ionizarse

• ionized past participle
• ionized past simple
• ionizing present participle
• ionizes third person singular