"ionization energy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ionization energies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ionization energy (plural ionization energies)
  1. (physical chemistry, physics) The energy needed to remove an electron from an atom or molecule to infinity Tags: physical Categories (topical): Energy, Ions, Physical chemistry, Physics Synonyms: ionization potential Translations (The energy needed to remove an electron from an atom): pūngao katotetanga (Maori)

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