Adiabatic ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Adiabatic ionization |
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A process whereby an electron is removed from an atom, ion, or molecule to produce an ion in its lowest energy state. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Orange Book Entry
A process whereby an electron is either removed from or added to the atom or molecule producing an ion in its ground state.
