— ionizable , adj. — ionization , n. — ionizer , n.
/uy"euh nuyz'/ , v. , ionized, ionizing .
v.t.
1. to separate or change into ions.
2. to produce ions in.
v.i.
3. to become changed into the form of ions, as by dissolving.
Also, esp. Brit., ionise .
[ 1895-1900; ION + -IZE ]