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Definition of: ion exchange
Chem.
1. A process whereby ions may be reversibly interchanged at the boundary of a liquid and solid in contact, the composition of the solid not being altered: used especially in water softening with zeolites and in the purification of solutions.
2. A similar process occurring between immiscible electrolytes.
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