ion exchange

noun

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

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Meanings

nounion exchange (countable and uncountable, plural ion exchanges)

plural ion exchanges

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