excite (verb) — sense 3

To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

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Example
By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.
Order number
3
Part of speech
verb

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