Photoionized
Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈaɪəˌnaɪzˈdi/
Photoionized (adjective)
- Describes atoms or molecules that have lost electrons due to exposure to light.
Examples
- The gas became photoionized when exposed to intense light.
- The photoionized gas glowed brightly under the light.
Common collocations: photoionized gas, photoionized region