chemical equation

/ˈkɛmɪkəl ɪˈkweɪʒən/
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Other forms: chemical equations

Definitions of chemical equation
  1. noun
    a formula that shows what happens when elements react, such as H₂ + O → H₂O, which shows how hydrogen and oxygen react to become water
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