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ionize

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i·on·ize (-nz)
v.
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged atoms or radicals.

ion·izer n.

ionize
[ī′ənīz]
Etymology: Gk, ienai + izein, to cause
to separate or change into ions. See also ion.

ionize
to convert into ions.


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