(physical chemistry) To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

a device that ionizes

plural of ionizer

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ionize

simple past tense and past participle of ionize

Capable of producing ions.

present participle of ionize

(chemistry, physics) Any process that leads to the dissociation of a neutral atom or molecule into charged particles ions; the state of being ionized.

Capable of being ionized

plural of ionization