Autoionization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autoionization is a noun meaning A process by which atoms or molecules spontaneously transition from an electrically neutral state to a lower-energy ionized state.
Meaning
A process by which atoms or molecules spontaneously transition from an electrically neutral state to a lower-energy ionized state.
Word Forms
- autoionizations
- autoionisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autoion, autodetachment, photoionization, electroionization, photodetachment, electroexcitation.
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