Ion Exchange (Noun)
Meaning
A process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid; widely used in industrial processing.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Ion exchange is a crucial step in the water purification process to remove impurities and minerals from drinking water.
- The company uses ion exchange technology to recover valuable metals from industrial wastewater.
- Ion exchange resins are commonly used in nuclear power plants to remove radioactive ions from contaminated water.
- The ion exchange process is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals to separate and purify active ingredients.
- The wastewater treatment plant employs ion exchange to remove heavy metals and other pollutants from the water before releasing it into the environment.