ionize

v. i.	1.	(Physics, Chemistry) to dissociate into ions, as by dissolution in water or another polar solvent.
v. t.	1.	(Physics, Chemistry) To convert (an atom or molecule) into ions, e. g. by dissolving in water, by reaction with acid or alkali, or by interaction with ionizing radiation. See ionization. [imp. & p. p. Ionized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Ionizing .]

Verb	1.	ionize - become converted into ions Synonyms: ionise
	2.	ionize - convert into ions Synonyms: ionise

change, ionisation, ionise, ionization, physical chemistry