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Traditional English :: ion
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ionziation.html - n. an atom or group of atoms that has lost one or more electrons (= CATION), or gained one or more electrons (= ANION). ion exchange the exchange of ions of the same charge between a usu. aqueous solution and a solid, used in water-softening etc. ion exchanger a substance or equipment for this process. [Gk, neut. pres. part. of eimi go] |
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Traditional English :: Ionian
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ionziation.html - n. & adj. --n. a native or inhabitant of ancient Ionia in W. Asia Minor. --adj. of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians. Ionian mode Mus. the mode represented by the natural diatonic scale C-C. [L Ionius f. Gk Ionios] |
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Traditional English :: Ionic
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ionziation.html - adj. & n. --adj. 1 of the order of Greek architecture characterized by a column with scroll-shapes on either side of the capital.
2 of the ancient Greek dialect used in Ionia. --n. the Ionic dialect. [L Ionicus f. Gk Ionikos] |
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Traditional English :: ionic
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ionziation.html - adj. of, relating to, or using ions. |
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Traditional English :: ionization
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ionziation.html - n. (also -isation) the process of producing ions as a result of solvation, heat, radiation, etc. ionization chamber an instrument for detecting ionizing radiation. |
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Traditional English :: ionize
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ionziation.html - v.tr. & intr. (also -ise) convert or be converted into an ion or ions. ionizing radiation a radiation of sufficient energy to cause ionization in the medium through which it passes. |
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