HeyRuaHow to say “ion exchange” in Irish
- Irish:
- ianmhalairt
- English:
- ion exchange
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-un-wal-ertch” /iənˌwalˠəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- ianmhalairtí (ion exchanges)
- Genitive singular:
- ianmhalairte, na hianmhalairte (e.g. próiseas na hianmhalairte, the process of ion exchange)
- Genitive plural:
- ianmhalairtí, na n-ianmhalairtí (e.g. rátaí na n-ianmhalairtí, the rates of the ion exchanges)
What does “ianmhalairt” mean?
- ion exchange
- In chemistry, the exchange of ions between a solution and a solid material such as a resin.Also: ion-exchange, ionic exchange.
“Ianmhalairt” with the article
The plural of ion exchange in Irish is ianmhalairtí. Here is ianmhalairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ianmhalairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ianmhalairt, the Irish word for ion exchange.
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Ion exchange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ion exchange?
The Irish for ion exchange is ianmhalairt (pronounced “EE-un-wal-ertch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ianmhalairtí.
How do you pronounce ianmhalairt in Irish?
Ianmhalairt is said like “EE-un-wal-ertch” (IPA /iənˌwalˠəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of ion exchange in Irish?
The plural of ianmhalairt is ianmhalairtí; with the article, na hianmhalairtí means “the ion exchanges”. The genitive plural is ianmhalairtí, as in rátaí na n-ianmhalairtí (the rates of the ion exchanges).
Why does ianmhalairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ianmhalairt (the ion exchange), a hianmhalairt (her ion exchange), a n-ianmhalairt (their ion exchange), na hianmhalairtí (the ion exchanges).
How is 'ianmhalairt' formed?
It combines 'ian' (ion) and 'malairt' (exchange), with lenition of the m after the prefix-like first element.
