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Iodize vs Ionize - What's the difference?

iodize | ionize |

As verbs the difference between iodize and ionize

is that iodize is to treat or react with iodine while ionize is to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

iodize

English

Alternative forms

*iodise

Verb

(iodiz)
  • to treat or react with iodine

    • ionize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ionise

    Verb

    (ioniz)
  • (chemistry, physics) To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

    • Derived terms

    * deionize * ionization * ionizer * ionizing