Adiabatic ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Adiabatic ionization | 
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| A process whereby an electron is either removed from or added to a molecule producing an ion in the ground vibrational state of the resulting ion electronic 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.
