ionisation

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A noun referring to the process by which an atom or molecule acquires a positive or negative charge by gaining or losing electrons, or the resulting state of being dissociated into ions.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o processo pelo qual um átomo ou molécula adquire carga positiva ou negativa, perdendo ou ganhando elétrons, bem como o estado resultante dessa dissociação em íons.

1. Process of forming ions C1 formal scientific

   The process by which an atom or molecule acquires a positive or negative charge by gaining or losing electrons, often through heat, radiation, or electrical discharge.

   • Ionisation occurs when a high-energy photon strikes an atom.
   • The process of ionisation is fundamental to plasma physics.
   • Scientists studied the ionisation of gases under extreme conditions.

   🇵🇹Ionização

   Sinônimos: ionization

2. State of being ionised C1 formal scientific

   The condition of being dissociated into ions, typically as a result of chemical reaction, heat, or electrical discharge.

   • The ionisation of the solution was measured using a conductivity meter.
   • High levels of ionisation can affect the chemical properties of a substance.
   • The experiment demonstrated the ionisation of water molecules.

   🇵🇹Ionização

• ionisations plural form
• ionisations' possessive plural form
• ionisation's possessive singular form