ion exchange

English

Noun

ion exchange (countable and uncountable, plural ion exchanges)

1. (chemistry) the reversible process whereby ions are exchanged between a solution and a solid or gel; cation exchange is the process used in a water softener

Hyponyms

• anion exchange, anex
• cation exchange, catex

Derived terms

• ion exchange chromatography
• ion exchange resin

See also

• montmorillonite
• zeolite