ionization potential

ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən pəˈtɛnʃl̩

Definition

Definition of ionization potential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

atomic energy

TECH.

energy needed to remove an electron from an atom

TECH.

The ionization potential of helium is very high.
Scientists measured the ionization potential of the new element.
Understanding ionization potential is crucial in chemistry.

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Expressions with ionization

ionization constant

number showing acid or base power from ion-forming equilibrium

Lab testing gave a high ionization constant for the acid.

ionization chamber

device detecting ionizing radiation using gas and electrodes

The lab uses an ionization chamber for radiation detection.

Expressions with potential

achieve one's full potential

reach the highest level of ability or talent possible

She worked hard to achieve her full potential.

achieve one's potential

reach the highest level of ability possible

She worked hard to achieve her potential.

realize one's potential

achieve the best you are capable of

She worked hard to realize her potential.

to one's full potential

adv.

using all of one's ability or skill

She performed to her full potential in the competition.

commercial potential

likelihood that a product or idea can earn money in markets

Investors were attracted by the commercial potential of the new app.

development potential

ability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future

The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.

learning potential

capacity of a person to gain new skills and knowledge

The psychologist measured each child’s learning potential before designing activities.

potential value

possible worth or benefit something may reach if conditions are favorable

The potential value of this startup is huge if the product succeeds.

humming with potential

adj.

full of energy and possibilities

The startup is humming with potential, ready to innovate.

realise one's potential

achieve what one is capable of

She worked hard to realise her potential in the company.

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French:potentiel d'ionisation, ...
German:Ionisierungspotential, ...
Italian:potenziale di ionizzazione, ...
Spanish:potencial de ionización, ...
Portuguese:potencial de ionização, ...
Chinese:电离能, ...
Japanese:イオン化エネルギー, ...
Arabic:جُهْدُ التَّأَيُّن, ...
Hebrew:פּוֹטֶנְצִיָּאל יִינוּן, ...
Russian:потенциал ионизации, ...
Ukrainian:потенціал іонізації, ...
Hindi:आयनन क्षमता, ...
Bengali:আয়নাইজেশন শক্তি, ...
Catalan:potencial d'ionització, ...
Czech:ionizační energie, ...
Danish:ioniseringspotentiale, ...
Dutch:ionisatiepotentiaal, ...
Greek:δυναμικό ιονισμού, ...
Hungarian:ionizációs energia, ...
Khmer:ថាមពលអ៊ីយ៉ុងកម្ម, ...
Korean:이온화 에너지, ...
Persian:پتانسیل یونیزاسیون, ...
Polish:potencjał jonizacji, ...
Portuguese (BR):potencial de ionização, ...
Romanian:potențial de ionizare, ...
Swedish:joniseringspotential, ...
Thai:พลังงานไอออไนเซชัน, ...
Turkish:iyonlaşma potansiyeli, ...
Vietnamese:năng lượng ion hóa, ...

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