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deionization

deionization

8.0
Charged atoms, molecules, or gases gain electrons and become neutral
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːaɪˌɒnɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desionización
  • Scientists observed rapid deionization as the plasma cooled and neutral atoms formed.

Examples

  • The deionization of the gas was necessary to restore its original chemical properties.

  • We need to study deionization methods for better results.

  • Water purification systems often use deionization to remove dissolved salts and minerals.

  • The process of deionization is crucial for water purification.

  • The deionization of the gas was necessary to restore its original chemical properties.

  • Water purification systems often use deionization to remove dissolved salts and minerals.

  • Scientists observed rapid deionization as the plasma cooled and neutral atoms formed.

Synonyms

reduction
vsdeionization
  • Specialized
11 6.1

When an atom or charged atom gains electrons, often by gaining hydrogen

refers specifically to regaining electrons until charged particles become neutral

Surface Forms

deionization singular
deionizations plural

Morphology

deionization = deionize (transparent) = de + ion + ize + ation

The noun is a standard process nominalization of 'deionize' and its meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word deionization comes from the prefix de- meaning 'remove' and ion meaning 'a charged atom or molecule', so it literally means 'removing charge'. That's why deionization describes when a gas or plasma cools and its atoms gain back electrons and become 'not charged'.