What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ionized
Example
The water in the lake was ionized by the lightning strike. [ionized: adjective]
Example
The machine ionizes the air to remove impurities. [ionizes: verb]
ionised
Example
The chemist ionised the sample by exposing it to radiation. [ionised: verb]
Example
The ionised particles were attracted to the charged plate. [ionised: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ionized is more common in American English, while ionised is more common in British English. However, both words are used in scientific contexts and are not commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ionized and ionised?
Both ionized and ionised are equally formal and are used in scientific contexts.
