Description

Ion Exchange is a process used to remove unwanted ions from a solution and replace them with other ions of similar charge. This technique is commonly utilized in various medical and laboratory applications, particularly in the purification of water and the separation of biomolecules.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'Intercambio Iónico' is the standard term used in clinical contexts. Variants such as 'intercambio de iones' may be heard colloquially but should be avoided in formal settings. It is important to maintain a formal register when discussing this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The laboratory utilized ion exchange to purify the samples before analysis.

ES: El laboratorio utilizó intercambio iónico para purificar las muestras antes del análisis.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'ion exchange' with 'ionization'; misinterpreting the context of use in laboratory versus clinical settings; using colloquial variants instead of the canonical term.