ionise
Translation
to ionize
Examples
The gas was ionised by the radiation.
The gas was ionized by the radiation.
High energy can ionise an atom.
High energy can ionize an atom.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to convert (sth.) into an ion or ions. High energy can ionize an atom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charge, electrify; Antonyms: deionize, neutralize
Etymology
From 'ion' (from Greek 'ion', meaning 'going') + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'ion' getting a plus (+) or minus (-) sign. To 'ionize' is to give it this charge.