电离 (diàn lí) — ionization

Definition

Scientific term for 'ionization' — the process by which atoms or molecules lose or gain electrons to become ions. Often appears in compounds like 电离辐射 ('ionizing radiation').

noun
ionization

Examples

  • 电离
    diàn lí Shì zhǐ yuán zǐ huò fēn zǐ shī qù huò huò dé diàn zǐ de guò chéng.
    Ionization is the process where atoms or molecules lose or gain electrons.
  • 电离
    Zài gāo wēn xià, qì tǐ róng yì fā shēng diàn lí.
    At high temperatures, gases easily undergo ionization.
  • 电离
    diàn lí Fú shè duì rén tǐ jiàn kāng yǒu wēi hài.
    Ionizing radiation is harmful to human health.

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