Definitions
- Describing a substance that has been converted into ions by losing or gaining electrons. - Talking about the process of creating ions in a substance through exposure to radiation or other means. - Referring to the state of a gas or liquid that contains ions.
- Describing the process of converting a neutral atom or molecule into an ion by adding or removing electrons. - Talking about the process of creating ions in a gas or liquid through exposure to radiation or other means. - Referring to the process of making a substance electrically conductive by adding ions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the creation or presence of ions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the process of converting a neutral substance into an ionized one.
- 3Both words are commonly used in scientific contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Ionised is the British English spelling, while ionized is the American English spelling.
- 2Usage: Ionised is more commonly used as an adjective to describe a substance that has already undergone ionization, while ionize is more commonly used as a verb to describe the process of ionization.
- 3Connotation: Ionised may be associated with a more passive or completed state, while ionize may be associated with a more active or ongoing process.
- 4Frequency: Ionize is more commonly used than ionised in American English, while both words are used relatively equally in British English.
Remember this!
Ionised and ionize are synonyms that relate to the creation or presence of ions. The difference between the two words lies mainly in their form, usage, tense, connotation, and frequency. Ionised is typically used as an adjective to describe a substance that has already undergone ionization, while ionize is more commonly used as a verb to describe the process of ionization.
