Ionize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Become converted into ions.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• Radiation can cause atoms to ionize and form charged particles.
• The beam of energy was strong enough to ionize the gas molecules.
• When exposed to high temperatures, the water molecules began to ionize.
• Ultraviolet light from the sun was intense enough to ionize the molecules in the upper atmosphere.
• X-rays have the power to ionize inner-shell electrons in atoms.

Synonyms

• Ionise

Related Words

• Ionization (noun)

Meaning ²

Convert into ions.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The atom is ionize when it gains or loses electrons to form ions.
• High energy ultraviolet light is used to ionize molecules of the gas in space.
• The high temperature of the sun's corona can ionize the gas of the corona.
• Energy from lightning can ionize the air and create massive amounts of ozone.
• The energetic particles released by nuclear reactions can ionize the surrounding air molecules.

Synonyms

• Ionise

Hypernyms

• Turn

Related Words

• Ion (noun)
• Ionization (noun)