ionized adj 1: converted totally or partly into ions [syn: {ionized}, {ionised}] [ant: {nonionic}, {nonionised}, {nonionized}, {unionised}, {unionized}]
ionized \ionized\ adj. converted totally or partly into ions. Opposite of {nonionized} and {unionized}. [WordNet 1.5]
ionize \i"on*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ionized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Ionizing}.] (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}. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]