ionizing
ˈaɪənaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of ionizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

radiationTECH.capable of producing ions by removing electronsTECH.
  • Ionizing radiation can be harmful to living tissues.
  • The ionizing effects of the radiation were measured.
  • Ionizing particles can alter chemical structures.
emitting energizing radiating
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radiation that removes electrons from atoms, creating ions
Ionizing radiation includes X-rays and gamma rays.
not able to remove electrons from atoms or molecules
Non-ionizing radiation includes visible light and microwaves.

Origin of ionizing

Greek, ion (going) + -ize (cause)

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science
emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles
natural environment
ionizing radiation naturally present in the environment
science
harmful changes in materials from ionizing radiation
measurement
measured amount of ionizing rays received by a person object or place
science
expose to ionizing radiation
particle detector
device for detecting ionizing particles using vapor tracks
ionizing radiation
penetrating radiation from space causing secondary particles
protection
physical barriers protecting from ionizing radiation

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  1. French:ionisant, ...
  2. German:ionisierend, ...
  3. Italian:ionizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:ionizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:ionizante, ...
  6. Chinese:离子化, ...
  7. Japanese:電離, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَيِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיַיֵּנֵן, ...
  10. Russian:ионизирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іонізуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:आयनकारी, ...
ionize
ˈaɪənaɪz

Definition of ionize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
processintr.TECH.change into ions through a processintr.TECH.
  • The substance will ionize when exposed to heat.
charge electrify ionise
2.
chemistrytr.TECH.dissociate atoms into charged particlestr.TECH.
  • The radiation can ionize the gas molecules.
disintegrate dissociate separate
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Origin of ionize

Greek, ion (go) + ize (to make)

Examples of ionize in a sentence

  • Certain chemicals ionize in water easily.
  • Scientists aim to ionize the sample for analysis.
  • Lasers can ionize atoms in a controlled manner.

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  1. French:ioniser, dissocier, ...
  2. German:ionisieren, ...
  3. Italian:ionizzarsi, ionizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:ionizar, cargar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ionizar, dissociar em íons, ...
  6. Chinese:电离, 离子化, ...
  7. Japanese:イオン化する, 電離する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَيَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָפֵךְ לְיוֹנִים, לְאַיֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:ионизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іонізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आयनीकृत करना, आयनित करना, ...
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