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Definition of Theory of electrolytic 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.
Exact synonyms: Arrhenius Theory Of Dissociation, Theory Of Dissociation
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Medical Definition of Theory of electrolytic dissociation
1. The theory of electrolytic dissociation (1887) that became the basis of our modern understanding of electrolytes: in an electrically conductive solution (e.g., acid, base, or salt), free ions are present before electrolysis, and the proportion of molecules dissociated into ions can be calculated from measurements of electrical conductivity as well as of osmotic pressure. Synonym: Arrhenius law. (05 Mar 2000)