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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ionizes

/aɪˈoʊnaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does ionizes mean?

verb

To cause something to become an ion, or to break down into ions. To remove or add electrons to an atom or molecule, resulting in a charged particle.

Example

"The high-energy beam ionizes the gas, creating a plasma."

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