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Verb: ionize  'I-u,nIz
  1. (physical chemistry) convert into ions
    "The radiation ionized the gas";
    - ionise [Brit]
     
  2. (physical chemistry) become converted into ions
    "The atoms ionized in the strong electric field";
    - ionise [Brit]

Derived forms: ionizes, ionized, ionizing

Type of: change, change state, turn

Encyclopedia: Ionize