Deionized

/diːˈaɪənˌaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having had ions removed; describing a liquid (especially water) that has been purified by removing electrically charged particles.

Etymology

Past participle of 'deionize,' with the same etymological roots of removing ions from a substance.

Kelly Says

When a chemistry lab uses 'deionized water,' they're using water so pure that it's almost alien—it actually absorbs CO2 from the air and becomes slightly acidic within minutes.

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