Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ion exchange

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: ion ex-change
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reversible process whereby ions are exchanged between a solution and a solid or gel.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

ion exchanges (plural)

Phrases

ion exchange chromatography ion exchange resin

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does ion exchange mean?: The reversible process whereby ions are exchanged between a solution and a solid or gel.

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