ionize

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

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant le processus de transformation d'un atome ou d'une molécule en ion par ajout ou retrait de particules chargées.

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.

   🇫🇷Convertir en ions

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.

   🇫🇷s'ioniser

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