Photoionized

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈaɪəˌnaɪzˈdi/

Photoionized (adjective)

  1. 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

Synonyms of Photoionized

Formal

Neutral