ionization potential
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ionization potential
n.
The energy required to remove an electron completely from its atom.
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ionization potential
n
(General Physics) the energy usually required to remove an electron from an atom, molecule, or radical, usually measured in electronvolts. Symbol: I Compare electron affinity
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