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Ionise: meaning, definitions and examples

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ionise

 

[ ˈaɪənaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

Ionise refers to the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons. This transformation typically occurs in a variety of chemical reactions, including those involving high temperatures or radiation. Ionisation is vital in many scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, and environmental science, as it affects the behavior of substances at the molecular level.

Synonyms

electrify, ionize, ionize

Examples of usage

  • The heating element can ionise the gas.
  • Electrons are stripped from atoms during ionisation.
  • The radiation was strong enough to ionise air molecules.

Translations

Translations of the word "ionise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ionizar

🇮🇳 आयनित करना

🇩🇪 ionisieren

🇮🇩 ionisasi

🇺🇦 іонізувати

🇵🇱 jonizować

🇯🇵 イオン化する

🇫🇷 ioniser

🇪🇸 ionizar

🇹🇷 iyonlaştırmak

🇰🇷 이온화하다

🇸🇦 أيون

🇨🇿 ionizovat

🇸🇰 ionizovať

🇨🇳 离子化

🇸🇮 ionizirati

🇮🇸 jónunar

🇰🇿 иондандыру

🇬🇪 იონიზაცია

🇦🇿 ionlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 ionizar

Etymology

The term 'ionise' originated from the late 19th century, derived from 'ion,' which itself was coined by British scientist Michael Faraday in 1834. Faraday used the term to describe particles that carry a charge and are attracted to electrodes in electrolysis. The suffix 'ise' is a common English ending used to form verbs, indicating the process of causing an action to occur. Over time, the concept of ionisation has expanded and evolved, particularly with advances in atomic theory and subatomic particles. Today, 'ionise' is widely used in scientific contexts, especially in chemistry and physics, to describe processes in which atoms or molecules become ions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,663, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.