What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ionised
Example
The ionised gas glowed with a bright blue light. [ionised: adjective]
Example
The radiation caused the metal to become ionised. [ionised: verb]
ionize
Example
The laser was used to ionize the gas in the chamber. [ionize: verb]
Example
The ionization of the liquid allowed it to conduct electricity. [ionization: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ionize is more commonly used than ionised in American English, while both words are used relatively equally in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ionised and ionize?
Both ionised and ionize are technical terms commonly used in scientific contexts, and are therefore considered formal language.
