adjective
- capable of producing or forming ions; tending to ionize or dissociate into ions
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Ionogenic compounds readily dissociate in aqueous solutions.
- The ionogenic properties of salts make them conduct electricity when dissolved.
- Water is considered a weakly ionogenic solvent.
- Ionogenic substances release ions when exposed to polar solvents.
- The ionogenic nature of acids allows them to produce hydrogen ions in solution.