How to Pronounce "ionisation"
word
ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən
eye-uh-ny-ZAY-shuhn
ˌaɪənaɪzˈeɪʃən
eye-uh-nye-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
Ionisation is the process of adding or removing electrons from an atom or molecule to form ions. This often happens in chemical reactions or when substances are exposed to radiation or electricity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌaɪənaɪzˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-uh-ny-ZAY-shuhn
UK
eye-uh-nye-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Ionisation happens when an atom loses or gains an electron.
The sun's rays can cause ionisation in the Earth's atmosphere.
Scientists study ionisation to understand chemical reactions.
When air is hit by lightning, rapid ionisation makes it conductive.