Definitions for Ionize

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Ionize i·on·ize

Spelling: [ahy-uh-nahyz]

IPA: /ˈaɪ əˌnaɪz/

Ionize is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 37 anagrams from letters in Ionize (eiinoz).

Definitions for Ionize

verb (used with object)

1. to separate or change into ions.
2. to produce ions in.

verb (used without object)

1. to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.

Origin of Ionize

First recorded in 1895-1900; ion + -ize

Examples for Ionize

Second, the upper atmosphere of Eisberg was pretty much pure hydrogen, which is somewhat easier to ionize than oxygen or nitrogen.

Certain ultra-violet rays also ionize the air and cause the formation of ozone.

Organic compounds, on the other hand, ionize only very slowly, if at all.