electrolytic dissociation

noun, Physical Chemistry.

the separation of the molecule of an electrolyte into its constituent atoms.

Origin of electrolytic dissociation

1905-1910

1905-10

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The theory of electrolytic dissociation and the properties of solutions.

An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson
The theory of electrolytic dissociation and the boiling and freezing points of solutions.

An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson
The authors have no apologies to make for the extent to which they have made use of the theory of electrolytic dissociation.

An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson

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