adjective
- capable of producing ions; relating to or caused by ionization, especially of radiation that has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms or molecules
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'ionizing'; commonly used in physics and chemistry contexts
Examples
- Ionising radiation can damage living cells and DNA.
- X-rays are a form of ionising radiation used in medical imaging.
- The ionising effect of ultraviolet light causes sunburn.
- Scientists study the ionising properties of different types of radiation.
- Exposure to ionising radiation requires proper safety precautions.
- Ionising particles have sufficient energy to create charged atoms.