autoionization

[ aw-toh-ahy-uh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

, Physics.

1. Auger effect.

autoionization

/ ˌɔːtəʊˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. physics the process in which spontaneous decay of excited atoms or molecules results in emission of electrons, rather than photons

Word History and Origins

Origin of autoionization¹

auto- ¹ + ionization ( def )