ionizing
[/ˈaɪ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/]
adjective
ionizante
1. Capable of producing ions; relating to the process of converting atoms or molecules into ions by removing or adding electrons
Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue and DNA.
A radiação ionizante pode danificar o tecido vivo e o DNA.
2. In physics and chemistry, describing energy or particles that have sufficient energy to ionize atoms or molecules
X-rays are a form of ionizing electromagnetic radiation.
Os raios-X são uma forma de radiação eletromagnética ionizante.
3. Used in medical and industrial contexts to describe processes that create charged particles
Ionizing technology is used in sterilization processes.
A tecnologia ionizante é usada em processos de esterilização.
The term 'ionizing' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It gained particular prominence after concerns about nuclear energy and medical imaging safety became public discourse topics. In Brazil, discussions about ionizing radiation often relate to nuclear energy policy and medical healthcare protocols.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →