90s Slang You Should Know

CITE
Translate
Facebook
Share
Twitter
Tweet
Google+
Share

ionization energy

noun

the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom to form a cation; also called ionization potential

Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
Copyright © 2003-2014 Dictionary.com, LLC
Cite This Source

Discover our greatest slideshows

Browse more topics on our blog

What Is the Difference Between Discreet and Discrete?
Learn the correct uses of these two commonly confused homophones.
What Character Was Removed from the Alphabet?
What mistaken pronunciation gave this character its name?
Apostrophes 101
This small mark has two primary uses: to signify possession or omitted letters.
How Do I Get a Word into the Dictionary?
People invent new words all the time, but which ones actually make it?

Word of the Day

Word Value for ionization

0

21

Scrabble Words With Friends

Nearby words for ionization energy

We’ve updated our TOS and Privacy Policy. Click Here.