ion exchange
ion exchange
nounDefinition of ION EXCHANGE
: a reversible interchange of one kind of ion present on an insoluble solid with another of like charge present in a solution surrounding the solid with the reaction being used especially for softening or demineralizing water, the purification of chemicals, or the separation of substances
— ion exchanger noun
First Known Use of ION EXCHANGE
1923
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