Arrhenius acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound which yields H+ ions (protons) when dissolved in water (one of three main definitions of acid).

Word forms

Arrhenius acid Arrhenius acids

Etymology

Studied by Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius.

Related words

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