The chemical process by which the action of a solvent or a change in physical condition, as in pressure or temperature, causes a molecule to split into simpler groups of atoms, single atoms, or ions. The separation of an electrolyte into ions of opposite charge.
ticket designator: a code on airline tickets to indicate what type of discount is applied, such as for a child or infant, or airline employee.
1. 1  a piece of paper, cardboard, etc, showing that the holder is entitled to certain rights, such as travel on a train or bus, entry to a place of public entertainment, etc. ( 2 modifier) concerned with or relating to the issue, sale, or checking of tickets: a ticket office, ticket collector.