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deionization

deionization

8.0
Charged atoms, molecules, or gases gain electrons and become neutral
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːaɪˌɒnɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: 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
3 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'.