ionizes

/ˈaɪəˌnaɪzɪz/

Meanings

verb

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

Examples :

"The ultraviolet light from the sun ionizes the air molecules in the upper atmosphere. "

Related Words

ultraviolet noun

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/ /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/

Ultraviolet colour.

"The blacklight made the fluorescent paint glow with ultraviolet. "

electrically adverb

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ /iˈlɛktrɪkli/

In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

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

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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."

charged verb

/tʃɑːrdʒd/ /tʃɑːrdʒɪd/

To assign a duty or responsibility to

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

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."

into preposition

/ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tu/

To or towards the inside of.

"Mary danced into the house."

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."

light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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. "

upper noun

/ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/

A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.

"Taking the upper helped Liam stay focused during his long study session. "