How to Use ionic in a Sentence

ionic

1 of 2 adjective
  • Plus, the barrels are made from ionic ceramic plates that help eliminate frizz and boost shine.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
  • First, the ionic liquid washes over the ash, acting like a magnet to pull the rare earth elements away from the waste.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
  • The ceramic barrel and ionic technology keep strands frizz-free, so your finished style looks glossy.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The key property here is that its ionic resistance drops as the temperature rises.
    New Atlas, 21 June 2026
  • What really helps keep frizz in check, though, is the tourmaline ceramic barrels and ionic technology.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But changes to the electrolyte affect the whole system and tend to compromise ionic conductivity elsewhere.
    Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
  • The bestselling DryQ uses infrared light and ionic technology to help reduce frizz, enhance shine and speed up drying time.
    ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Ventiva aims to use solid-state ionic cooling to replace laptop fans, eliminating moving parts, vibration, and noise.
    John Burek, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
  • This lightweight dryer features ceramic and ionic technology that provides uniform heat that helps your hair dry 50 percent faster.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Simon and Trevor put the past behind them in an emotional moment, and Simon uses his ionic energy to rip off the bars and set Trevor free.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Ocando advises looking for a waver with adjustable temperature settings, ceramic or ionic barrels, and a grip on the top of the tool, which gives you better control while styling.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
  • This is important because high internal ionic resistance is a major hurdle to the fast-charging capacity of a lithium-ion battery.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Best gentle hair dryers for $150+ This prograde hair dryer features advanced ionic technology to help cut down on frizz and improve shine.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The research consortium is thus breaking new scientific ground with anhydrous electrolytes based on ionic liquids and organic solvents.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
  • By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The heat supercharged the material’s ionic conductivity, smoothing out the current and forcing the lithium to march in perfect, uniform lockstep.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • In it, Ventiva stacked its modular ionic coolers to handle a 45-watt-TDP prototype unit.
    John Burek, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
  • These include reversible covalent bonds, hydrogen bonding, or ionic interactions.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The direct ionic and hydrogen-bonding interactions between the prickly pear peel pigment and the wool fiber enabled by microwaving eliminates the need for a mordant intermediary.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
  • Their role is to hold the electrode together, ensure electrical and ionic conductivity, and maintain its mechanical stability.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Their approach can improve ionic conductivity by up to an order of magnitude while maintaining the material’s structural stability.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Goldsmith said a Chevron refinery in Salt Lake City found an ionic-liquid alkylation process as an alternative to MHF.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The team layered multiple types of hydrogels, including water-rich, conductive materials, in a precise pattern that mimics the ionic processes electric eels use to produce bursts of electricity.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In the past, scientists have taken a number of approaches to this problem, such as heat treatment, hydroponics, liquid salts (known as ionic liquids) and electro-deoxidation that on Earth is used to break down contaminants in wastewater.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Best gentle hair dryers for $100-$150 This powerful hair dryer features Nano titanium ionic technology to smooth and protect your hair.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The work focuses on polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) which are nonflammable alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes used in lithium-ion batteries.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Simon is trying to blend in while suppressing his secret power to bend and manipulate ionic energy while Trevor's true purpose for acting in Wonder Man isn't just about rehabilitating his image.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • By building continuous superionic pathways inside a biomimetic flexible framework, the researchers showed that high ionic conductivity and mechanical compliance do not have to compete.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Researchers worldwide continue to struggle with issues such as low ionic conductivity, interface degradation, manufacturing complexity, and cost.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
  • The researchers are now working on further improving the ionic conductivity of the silicone electrolyte – and at the same time looking for a suitable industrial partner to begin commercializing the technology, according to a press release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026

Ionic

2 of 2 noun
  • People who purchased the curling irons are urged to contact Bio Ionic to register for a free replacement curling iron.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Fitbit Ionic incident will remind some people of the Galaxy Note 7 recall from a few years ago.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Don’t miss out on the Anne Betty Ionic Hair Dryer, which comes with a nozzle attachment and diffuser.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Presumably, though, not every Ionic Originals release will be a one-of-a-kind, so many questions remain to be answered about the future of the format and how accessible the discs will be.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 May 2022
  • Though currently underdeveloped, this Balkan land is abundant in unspoiled nature, turquoise waters, and sandy beaches located across the Ionic and Adriatic seas.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
  • Dr Phillip Aitchison, CTO of Monash spinout Ionic Industries, said the technology is now being commercialised.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Doug Fincher, portfolio manager at Ionic Capital Management, says investors should brace their portfolios against inflation.
    Krystal Hur, CNN, 16 Apr. 2023

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