ion exchange
noun
the process of reciprocal transfer of ions between a solution and a resin or other suitable solid.
Origin of ion exchange
First recorded in 1920–25
Words nearby ion exchange
iolanthe,
iolite,
iom,
ion,
ion engine,
ion exchange,
ion exchanger,
ion generator,
ion implantation,
ion propulsion,
ion rocket
Example sentences from the Web for ion exchange
He reached hastily for water and found the tall plastic column of the ion-exchange apparatus empty.
The Syndic |C.M. Kornbluth
British Dictionary definitions for ion exchange
ion exchange
noun
the process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble solid, usually a resin. It is used to soften water, to separate radioactive isotopes, and to purify certain industrial chemicals
Medical definitions for ion exchange
ion exchange
n.
A reversible chemical reaction occurring between an insoluble solid and a solution during which ions may be interchanged, used in the separation of radioactive isotopes.
Scientific definitions for ion exchange
ion exchange
A reversible chemical reaction between two substances (usually a relatively insoluble solid and a solution) during which ions of equal charge may be interchanged. Ion exchange is used in water softening and purification, chemical analysis, the separation of radioactive isotopes, and kidney dialysis.♦ Cation exchange is the exchange of positively charged ions.♦ Anion exchange is the exchange of negatively charged ions.