ionogen

/aɪˈɑnədʒən/
noun
  1. A substance that can be converted into ions, especially in a solution.
    • The lab technician added an ionogen to the solution to measure its electrical conductivity.
    • In chemistry class, we learned that table salt is an ionogen because it breaks into ions in water.
    • Many minerals in the soil act as ionogens, helping plants absorb nutrients.
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