Meaning
To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey- Proto-Indo-European *h₁éyti Proto-Hellenic *éimi Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión)der. English ion Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English ionize From ion + -ize.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ioniseelectrolyzegalvanize
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: