ionization

British  

/ ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. 1. the formation of ions as a result of a chemical reaction, high temperature, electrical discharge, particle collisions, or radiation

   2. ( as modifier )

      ionization temperature

      ionization current

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Example Sentences

The study also identified a strong relationship between the amount of hydrocarbons present and the intensity of cosmic-ray ionization in comparable galaxies.

From Science Daily

Earlier work using mass spectrometry indicated that single-electron ionization could help break C-H bonds, but that method could only infer structures in the gas phase and could not isolate solid products.

From Science Daily

The EPA further warned that ionization technology has the potential to generate ozone and other potentially harmful byproducts indoors.

From Los Angeles Times

While scientists expected to see this same ionization near the Uranus moons, they were surprised to see a “vacuum magnetosphere” with no water ions.

From Salon

It’s located about 1,000 light years from Earth and it’s visible thanks to the ionization of gases by the blue giant star Persei.

From BBC