HeyRuaHow to say “ionization” in Irish
- Irish:
- ianúchán
- English:
- ionization
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-noo-khawn” /ˈiənˠuːxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ianúcháin, an ianúcháin (e.g. fuinneamh ianúcháin, ionization energy)
What does “ianúchán” mean?
- ionization
- The process by which atoms or molecules gain or lose electrons and become ions.Also: ionisation, ion formation.
“Ianúchán” with the article
Here is ianúchán after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ianúchán
the ionization
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ianúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ianúchán, the Irish word for ionization.
Is próiseas ceimiceach é an t-ianúchán.
Ionization is a chemical process.
Tarlaíonn ianúchán nuair a chailleann adamh leictreon.
Ionization happens when an atom loses an electron.
Mhínigh an múinteoir fuinneamh ianúcháin don rang.
The teacher explained ionization energy to the class.
Cruthaíonn an t-ianúchán iain dhearfacha agus dhiúltacha.
Ionization creates positive and negative ions.
Bhí ceist faoi ianúchán ar an scrúdú.
There was a question about ionization on the exam.
Is féidir le radaíocht ianúchán a chur faoi deara.
Radiation can cause ionization.
Rinneamar staidéar ar ráta an ianúcháin sa tsaotharlann.
We studied the rate of ionization in the lab.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ionization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ionization?
The Irish for ionization is ianúchán (pronounced “EE-uh-noo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ianúchán in Irish?
Ianúchán is said like “EE-uh-noo-khawn” (IPA /ˈiənˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does ianúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for ianúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ianúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ianúchán (the ionization), a hianúchán (her ionization), a n-ianúchán (their ionization).
What word is 'ianúchán' based on?
It comes from 'ian', meaning ion, so 'ianúchán' is the process of forming ions.
