ion/neutral species exchange reaction

in mass spectrometry
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In this reaction an association reaction is accompanied by the subsequent or simultaneous liberation of a different neutral species as product.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1556 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)