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ionise

/aɪˈɒnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does ionise mean?

verb

To cause something to become an ion, or to become ionized. To remove electrons from an atom or molecule, resulting in a charged particle.

Example

"The high-energy radiation ionised the air, creating a plasma."

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