theory of dissociation

Definitions of theory of dissociation
  1. noun
    (chemistry) theory that describes aqueous solutions in terms of acids (which dissociate to give hydrogen ions) and bases (which dissociate to give hydroxyl ions); the product of an acid and a base is a salt and water
    synonyms: Arrhenius theory of dissociation, theory of electrolytic dissociation
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    scientific theory
    a theory that explains scientific observations
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