autoionization
noun
au·to·ionization
: a process by which an excited atom becomes ionized and goes to a lower energy state by emitting one of two or more excited electrons that together possess energy exceeding the atom's ionization energy
especially
: such a process yielding an electron having an energy equivalent to that of a photon of optical wavelength compare auger effect
autoionize
verb
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“Autoionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autoionization. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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