Ionizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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ionizer

 

[ aɪˈɒn.aɪ.zər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific device

An ionizer is a device that uses high voltage to ionize air, creating charged particles that can remove contaminants from the air or enhance certain chemical reactions. Ionizers are commonly used in air purifiers, smoke removal, and various industrial processes. They help improve air quality by reducing allergens and other pollutants.

Synonyms

air purifier, charged particle generator, ion generator

Examples of usage

  • The ionizer improved the air quality in my home.
  • She purchased an ionizer to help reduce allergens.
  • The laboratory uses an ionizer for particle analysis.
  • An ionizer can help eliminate odors in enclosed spaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "ionizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ionizador

🇮🇳 आयनाइज़र

🇩🇪 Ionisierer

🇮🇩 ionizer

🇺🇦 іонізатор

🇵🇱 jonizator

🇯🇵 イオナイザー

🇫🇷 ioniseur

🇪🇸 ionizador

🇹🇷 iyonlayıcı

🇰🇷 이온화기

🇸🇦 مؤين

🇨🇿 ionizátor

🇸🇰 ionizátor

🇨🇳 离子化器

🇸🇮 ionizator

🇮🇸 jónunar

🇰🇿 ионизатор

🇬🇪 იონისატორი

🇦🇿 ionizator

🇲🇽 ionizador

Etymology

The term 'ionizer' derives from the word 'ion', which comes from the Greek word 'ion', meaning 'going' or 'to go'. The concept of ionization, the process of adding or removing electrons from atoms or molecules, began to gain traction in the late 19th century due to the work of scientists like J.J. Thomson and Ernest Rutherford. The use of ionizers became more widespread in the mid-20th century as air quality became a growing concern in industrialized nations. Scientists developed ionization techniques not only for air purification but also in various applications, including mass spectrometry and nuclear physics. The modern ionizer has become a common household appliance, celebrated for its simplicity and effectiveness in improving the indoor environment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,255, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.