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non-ionized

|non/i/on/ized|

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/nɒnˈaɪəˌnaɪzd/

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/nɒnˈaɪənaɪzd/

not ionized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-ionized' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'ionized' from 'ion,' which comes from the Greek word 'ion,' meaning 'going.'

Historical Evolution

'Ionized' changed from the Greek word 'ion' and eventually became the modern English word 'ionized.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ion' meant 'going,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to charged particles.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not converted into ions.

The non-ionized form of the compound is less reactive.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 19:13