ionize
[ ahy-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈaɪ əˌnaɪz /
verb (used with object), i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), i·on·ized, i·on·iz·ing.
to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.
Also
especially British,
i·on·ise.
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British Dictionary definitions for ionise
ionize
ionise
/ (ˈaɪəˌnaɪz) /
verb
to change or become changed into ions
Derived forms of ionize
ionizable or ionisable, adjectiveMedical definitions for ionise
ionize
[ ī′ə-nīz′ ]
v.
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged atoms or radicals.
Other words from ionize
i′on•iz′er n.Scientific definitions for ionise
ionize
[ ī′ə-nīz′ ]
To give an atom or group of atoms a net electric charge by adding or removing one or more electrons.
To form ions in a substance. Lightning ionizes air, for example.