What is another word for ionization?
Pronunciation: [ˌa͡ɪəna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Ionization is the process by which an atom or molecule acquires an electric charge. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of the word ionization. One such synonym is ionisation, which is simply a different spelling of the same word. Another synonym for ionization is electrification, which refers to the same process of charging an atom or molecule. Other possible synonyms include excitation, ionization potential, and ionization energy. These terms are often used interchangeably in scientific contexts to describe the transfer of electrons between atoms or molecules, or to describe the formation of charged particles such as ions and electrons.
