Ionize

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  ionize \ionize\ v. i.
     1. (Physics, Chemistry) to dissociate into ions, as by
        dissolution in water or another polar solvent.
        [WordNet 1.5]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:



  ionize \i"on*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ionized}; p. pr. & vb.
     n. {Ionizing}.] (Physics, Chemistry)
     To convert (an atom or molecule) into ions, e. g. by
     dissolving in water, by reaction with acid or alkali, or by
     interaction with ionizing radiation. See {ionization}.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  ionize
       v 1: become converted into ions [syn: {ionise}]
       2: convert into ions [syn: {ionise}]