Definition

To remove charged particles from a solution by using a special process that exchanges ions.

Example

The laboratory technician will deionize the water before conducting the experiment.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how they deionize water in laboratories?

Yeah, I read that it makes the water really pure for experiments.

Exactly! It's interesting how they use ion-exchange processes to do that.

I should look into it more; it sounds like a cool topic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deionize → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "ion" (from Greek "ion", meaning going or to go, referring to charged particles) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "deionize" means to remove ions from a substance, typically water, making it free of charged particles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'charged particles' ('ion') to remember that 'deionize' means to take away ions.

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