unionised

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unionised

A unionised worker attends a meeting with colleagues.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not converted into ions: Describes a substance, typically a gas or a chemical compound, that exists in a neutral state and has not been electrically charged by gaining or losing electrons.
    • Being a member of or formed into a labor union: Describes workers who are members of a trade union, or a workplace where the employees are represented by a union.
Usage and Examples

  • Adjective (Not ionized):

    • The chemist analyzed the unionised gas in the sealed chamber.
    • In its unionised form, the molecule is less reactive.

  • Adjective (Organized into a union):

    • The factory became fully unionised after the successful vote.
    • She sought a job at a unionised workplace for better job security.
Advanced Usage
  • The spelling "unionised" is the standard British English form for both meanings. In American English, the spelling for the labor-related meaning is typically "unionized", while the chemistry-related meaning can be spelled as either "unionized" or "nonionized" to avoid ambiguity.
  • The context is crucial for determining the correct meaning. In a discussion about workplace rights, it refers to labor organization. In a scientific text, it refers to electrical charge.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unionize (verb, US spelling) / Unionise (verb, UK spelling): To organize or become organized into a labor union.
    • The workers voted to unionize.
  • Unionization (noun) / Unionisation (noun): The process of forming or becoming a union.
    • The unionization of the industry led to higher wages.
  • Non-unionised (adj) / Non-unionized (adj): Not organized into a labor union.
    • He worked in a non-unionised sector.
  • Ionised/Ionized (adj): The opposite state for the chemistry meaning; converted into ions.
    • The ionised particles were attracted to the electrode.
Synonyms
  • (For labor meaning): Organized, represented, syndicated (in some contexts).
  • (For chemistry meaning): Non-ionic, neutral, uncharged.
Antonyms
  • (For labor meaning): Non-union, non-unionized.
  • (For chemistry meaning): Ionised/ionized, charged.
unionised

A unionised worker attends a meeting with colleagues.

Adjective
  1. being a member of or formed into a labor union
    • organized labor
    • unionized workers
    • a unionized shop
  2. not converted into ions

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