Definitions for ionizeˈaɪ əˌnaɪz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
i•on•izeˈaɪ əˌnaɪz(v.)-ized, -iz•ing.
(v.t.)to separate or change into ions.
Category: Chemistry, Physics
to produce ions in.
Category: Chemistry, Physics
(v.i.)to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.
Category: Physics
Origin of ionize:
1895–1900
i′on•iz`er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
ionize, ionise(verb)
become converted into ions
ionize, ionise(verb)
convert into ions
Wiktionary
ionize(Verb)
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.
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