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photoionization

pho·to·i·o·ni·za·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [foh-toh-ahy-uh-nuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /ˌfoʊ toʊˌaɪ ə nəˈzeɪ ʃən/
    • /fˌəʊtəʊˌaɪənaɪzˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh-ahy-uh-nuh-zey-shuh n]
    • /ˌfoʊ toʊˌaɪ ə nəˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of photoionization word

  • noun photoionization the phenomenon in which the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by an atom in a gas induces the atom to emit a bound electron and thereby become ionized. 1
  • noun photoionization the ejection of electrons from an atom, ion or molecule caused by the absorption of photons 0
  • noun photoionization the liberation of one or more electrons from a material as a result of radiation 0

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Origin of photoionization

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; photo- + ionization

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Parts of speech for Photoionization

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photoionization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Top questions with photoionization

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