Bunsen reaction

noun

A chemical reaction in which water, sulfur dioxide, and iodine react to form sulfuric acid and hydrogen iodide.

Meanings

nounBunsen reaction (plural Bunsen reactions)

plural Bunsen reactions

  1. chemistryA chemical reaction in which water, sulfur dioxide, and iodine react to form sulfuric acid and hydrogen iodide.
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