ionization

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Term: ionization
Definition:

the process by which the energy of UV or X-Ray photon is absorbed by the electron of an atom, removing it completely from the atom and leaving a positively charged ion behind.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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