the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas
the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge); "the ionization of a gas"
any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture
make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary"
soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture
systematize, as by classifying and summarizing; "the government digested the entire law into a code"
become assimilated into the body; "Protein digests in a few hours"
arrange and integrate in the mind; "I cannot digest all this information"
put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
convert food into absorbable substances; "I cannot digest milk products"
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"
suitable and fitting; "the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing"
meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy"
take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"