autoprotonation

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noun

The reaction of two identical molecules, one of which acts as a proton donor and the other as a proton acceptor

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Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryThe reaction of two identical molecules, one of which acts as a proton donor and the other as a proton acceptor

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
autoprotonization

Origin

From auto- + protonation.

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APA

autoprotonation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autoprotonation

MLA

“autoprotonation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autoprotonation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “autoprotonation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autoprotonation.

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