How to Use ionization in a Sentence
ionization
noun-
When the laser is fired, the air molecules in the beam’s path are stripped of their electrons in a process called ionization.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Jan. 2023
-
But even without the use of the ionization setting, the Alen should capture plenty of dust, pollen, smoke and more, while looking good in the process.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022
-
The island has a 5-foot galley sink with two faucets and an Echo ionization and purification system.
—Dallas News, 13 Feb. 2021
-
Clapp invested in a bipolar ionization system for the HVAC.
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 17 Nov. 2020
-
Decked out with an ionization sensor, this alarm is designed to detection smoke from fast flaming fires.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 23 Oct. 2020
-
There are two main types of alarm sensors: ionization and photoelectric.
—Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
-
At hypersonic speeds, the air molecules around the flight vehicle start to change, breaking apart or gaining a charge in a process called ionization.
—Roxana Tiron, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2022
-
In a move far removed from the open-air classrooms of the past, Ursuline has installed a bi-polar ionization system on all the air handlers at the facility.
—David Buice, Dallas News, 2 Oct. 2020
-
The light rips electrons from the atoms, creating a tsunami of ionization that moves through the gas, followed by a wake of rippling electrons that produces an extremely strong electric field.
—Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, 25 July 2021
-
There’s an equilibrium basin to even water out based on the number of people in the water to capture any overflow and the pools use copper ionization instead of chlorine to keep them clean.
—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2022
-
Sensor Type There are two main types of sensor: ionization and photoelectric.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
-
Geiger counters work through ionization, a process in which atoms or molecules gain or lose electrons and become electrically charged.
—Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022
-
Maintenance teams across the district spent the summer installing bipolar ionization (BPI) in all classrooms and offices to allow for more circulation of clean air.
—Dallas News, 26 July 2022
-
Rainwater collected from the resort’s roof design and purified by ionization is funneled to 14 suites and two chlorine-free pools.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2022
-
The district, however, has begun installing bipolar ionization devices and expects to be done within the next several months, Rose said.
—oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2021
-
In technical terms, the paint product works by promoting the formation of ionization channels over the surface of the turbines, helping lightning safely reach the ground instead of causing blade punctures.
—BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2021
-
Once completed, the building will feature virus-killing air handling systems known as needlepoint bipolar ionization.
—Dee Depass, Star Tribune, 28 Oct. 2020
-
The district will continue to use bipolar ionization equipment, which is installed at every campus, to remove contaminants in the air.
—Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2021
-
When students do return to school, among the safety protocols that will be in place are: masks will be required for all faculty, staff and 1st - 12th grade students, and a new bipolar ionization air purification system.
—Elliott Lapin, Houston Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2020
-
Traveling at the speed of light, the radiation reached Earth almost immediately, causing ionization in parts of the upper atmosphere on the sunlit side.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2023
-
To combat the potential for outbreaks, and give comfort to potential diners, dozens of Portland restaurants have added ionization filters that promise to knock down more than 99% of the viral matter circulating in the air.
—Michael Russell, oregonlive, 26 Oct. 2020
-
All classes are taught under infrared heat as well as with state of the art air purification ionization system to prevent bacteria, viruses, and allergens.
—Dallas News, 5 Jan. 2022
-
Smoke detectors that rely on ionization can be especially prone to false alarms, something that is a fairly frequent occurrence in my apartment.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 23 Nov. 2022
-
The developer also said that a bipolar-ionization system helps to mitigate smoke particles and viruses in the air, including Covid-19.
—Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 11 June 2021
-
One is whether to get a dual-sensing detector, with both a photoelectric eye to quickly detect smoke and an ionization sensor, often called a heat detector, to quickly detect flames.
—Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021
-
Guests’ temperatures are taken, masks are required, and medical-grade ionization and efficient filters are in use.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2020
-
For the best protection, the NFPA recommends using both (ionization and photoelectric) technologies in your home.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
-
About 8,000 locations across the country have installed one of AtmosAir Solution’s bi-polar ionization systems, Levine said.
—Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Dec. 2020
-
The ionization also sends energetic electrons shooting out into the tissue around the original path, causing more damage.
—K. N. Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2015
-
Air Ionizing: Through the process of air ionization, AirSure helps to neutralize and eliminate airborne bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, further enhancing the purity of the air the wearer breathes.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2023
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'ionization.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated: