Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ion_exchange

1 sense of ion exchange

Sense 1
ion exchange -- (a process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid; widely used in industrial processing)
       => natural process, natural action, action, activity -- (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity")