ionize

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

• 🇵🇹Verbo usado para designar o processo de transformar um átomo ou molécula em íon, adicionando ou removendo partículas carregadas. Também pode indicar o ato de se converter em íons ou de carregar eletricamente um meio.

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.

   🇵🇹Ionizar-se

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