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ionize

/ˌaɪəˈnaɪz/
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Other forms: ionized; ionizing; ionizes

Definitions of ionize
  1. verb
    convert into ions
    synonyms: ionise
    ionise
    become converted into ions
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    type of:
    change state, turn
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    become converted into ions
    synonyms: ionise
    ionise
    convert into ions
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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