Grotthuss mechanisms

A form of Grotthuss mechanism — The process by which an excess proton diffuses through the hydrogen bond network of water molecules or other hydrogen-bonded liquids through the formation and concomitant cleavage of covalent bonds involving neighboring molecules.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Grotthuss mechanism.
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