Mesh term Acids
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Description
Chemical compounds which yield hydrogen ions or protons when dissolved in water, whose hydrogen can be replaced by metals or basic radicals, or which react with bases to form salts and water (neutralization). An extension of the term includes substances dissolved in media other than water. (Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Browse to child terms:
Acids, Noncarboxylic
Lewis Acids
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