ionophoresis
/aɪˌɑnəfəˈrisɪs/
noun
- A technique that uses an electric current to move charged particles (ions) through a medium, often used in laboratories or medical treatments.
- Ionophoresis is used in labs to separate proteins based on their electric charge.
- The chemistry student learned how to perform ionophoresis to analyze different ions in a solution.
- Doctors sometimes use ionophoresis to deliver medication through the skin without needles.