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NALT Full

Preferred term

ionization

Type

Topic

Definition

The process whereby a neutral atom or molecule becomes negatively or positively charged by acquiring or losing an electron.
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

chemical reactions

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

Synonyms

ionisation
ionising
ionizing

In other languages

ionización

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24672

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