Lexic.us

Definition of Ionization

1. Noun. The condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge). "The ionization of a gas"

2. Noun. The process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas.

Definition of Ionization

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ionization

1. Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses electrons, thus acquiring a net charge, as the dissociation of a substance in solution into ions or ion production by the passage of radioactive particles. High temperatures, electrical discharges or nuclear radiations can cause ionisation. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ionization

ionise ionise ionised ionised atom ionised calcium ioniser ionisers ionises ionising ionising radiation

ionium ionium ioniums ionizable ionization (current term) ionization (current term) ionizations ionization chamber ionization chamber ionization tube

ionize ionized ionizer ionizers ionizes ionizing ionizing radiation ionizing radiation ionogen ionogenic

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