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ionization

British

/ ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

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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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

Environmental Protection Agency also released a statement cautioning against claims made about the the effectiveness of air filters using ionization to protect people from COVID-19.

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

Developers’ biggest challenge may be proving ionization cooling works.

From Science Magazine

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