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ionise

/ˈaɪənaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

Examples :

"The strong radiation can ionise the air particles, making them electrically charged. "
chemistry physics energy science electric

Related Words

Illustration electrically

electrically adverb

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ /iˈlɛktrɪkli/

In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

"The automatic door opened electrically when I approached it. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

Illustration dissociate

dissociate verb

/dɪˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/

To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.

"A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority."

Illustration charged

charged verb

/tʃɑːrdʒd/ /tʃɑːrdʒɪd/

To assign a duty or responsibility to

"The manager charged Sarah with leading the new marketing campaign. "

Illustration dissociated

dissociated verb

/dɪˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ /dɪˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.

"A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority."

Illustration into

into preposition

/ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tu/

To or towards the inside of.

"Mary danced into the house."

Illustration strong

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

Illustration radiation

radiation noun

/ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/

The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.

"heat radiation"

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Illustration atoms

atoms noun

/ˈatəmz/

The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

"The air we breathe is made of tiny atoms like oxygen and nitrogen. "