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Exam: IELTS

ionize

IPA: /ˈaɪənaɪz/

KK: /ˈaɪənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance into ions, either completely or partially.

Example: The process of ionizing the gas allowed it to conduct electricity.

ionizer

IPA: /aɪˈoʊn.aɪ.zər/

KK: /aɪˈɒn.aɪ.zər/

noun

Definition: A device that changes atoms or molecules into ions by adding or removing charged particles.

Example: The ionizer helps to purify the air by removing pollutants.

ionizing

IPA: /aɪˈoʊnaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /aɪˈoʊnaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Able to create charged particles called ions.

Example: The ionizing radiation from the sun can affect our atmosphere.

verb

Definition: To convert an atom or molecule into an ion by adding or removing charged particles, usually electrons.

Example: The process of ionizing the gas allows it to conduct electricity more easily.

ionomer

IPA: /aɪˈɒnəmər/

KK: /aɪˈɒnəmər/

noun

Definition: A type of polymer that contains ionic groups in some of its building blocks, which can affect its properties and behavior.

Example: The ionomer was used in the production of a new type of flexible packaging material.

ionophore

IPA: /aɪˈɒnəfɔːr/

KK: /aɪˈɒnəfɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that helps move ions through cell membranes.

Example: Ionophores are used in research to study how ions pass through cell membranes.

ionosphere

IPA: /aɪˈɒnəˌsfɪə/

KK: /aɪˈɒnəˌsfɪr/

noun

Definition: The region of the Earth's atmosphere where gases are ionized, affecting radio wave transmission, located between about 30 miles and the exosphere.

Example: The ionosphere plays a crucial role in radio communication by reflecting signals back to Earth.

ionospheric

IPA: /aɪˈɒnəʊsfɪrɪk/

KK: /aɪˈɒnəˌsfɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ionosphere, which is a part of the Earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons and is important for radio communication.

Example: The ionospheric conditions can affect satellite communications and GPS signals.

iontophoresis

IPA: /aɪˌɒntəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/

KK: /aɪˌɒntəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical treatment that uses electric current to deliver medication through the skin.

Example: The doctor recommended iontophoresis to help reduce the patient's pain.

iontophoretic

IPA: /aɪˌɒntəˈfɔːrɛtɪk/

KK: /aɪˌɒntəˈfɔːrɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical technique that uses electrical currents to deliver drugs through the skin.

Example: The iontophoretic method is often used to treat localized pain.

ipsilateral

IPA: /ˌɪp.sɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

KK: /ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is on or affects the same side of the body.

Example: The doctor noted that the pain was ipsilateral to the injury.

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