ionization

/ 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 current

      ionization temperature

Example Sentences

We will turn now to the consideration of evidence bearing on the theory of ionization, found in the data on osmotic pressure.

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Such a result is, therefore, what we would anticipate on the basis of the theory of ionization.

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The experiment gives us a rough measure of the relative conductivities and the relative degrees of ionization of the three bases.

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All the bases were used in 0.025 molar concentration, and their degrees of ionization are given in the last column of the table.

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The described change in ionization can be roughly followed with the aid of an insoluble sulphate like barium sulphate.

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