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Definition of Ion exchange
1. Noun. A process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid; widely used in industrial processing.
Definition of Ion exchange
1. Noun. (chemistry) the reversible process whereby ions are exchanged between a solution and a solid or gel; the process used in a water softener ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Ion exchange
1. Reversible chemical reaction between a solid, often an ion exchange resin, and a fluid whereby ions may be exchanged from one substance to another. This technique is used in water purification, in research, and in industry. (12 Dec 1998)
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Literary usage of Ion exchange
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"The Poisoning of Ion-Exchange Resins. Inhibition of Cation Exchange by Cationic
Surface-Active Agents Hamish Small Contribution from the Physical Research ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ion-exchange resins available for a variety
of uses ... This can be done with ion-exchange resins, by reverse osmosis, ..."
3. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"The Poisoning of Ion-Exchange Resins. Inhibition of Cation Exchange by Cationic
Surface-Active Agents Hamish Small Contribution from the Physical Research ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"There are dozens, if not hundreds, of ion-exchange resins available for a variety
of uses ... This can be done with ion-exchange resins, by reverse osmosis, ..."