ionized
|i-on-ized|
B2
/ˈaɪəˌnaɪzd/
(ionize)
to form ions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ionize' originates from the Greek word 'ion,' meaning 'going' or 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'Ion' was adopted into English from the Greek word 'ion,' and 'ionize' was formed in the 19th century to describe the process of forming ions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form ions,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'ionize'.
The gas was ionized by the electric field.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35