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Ionization
The process of knocking one or more electrons off a neutral atom or molecule, thus giving it an electrical charge. Occurs naturally in the interplanetary and interstellar medium, and also is applied in ion drive propulsion and in particle beam weapons.
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Text by M. Alan Kazlev
Initially published on 10 November 2001.
Initially published on 10 November 2001.
