dissociation reaction

noun

Any reaction in which a compound is dissociated into its elements, or in which a molecule is dissociated into atoms

Meanings

noundissociation reaction (plural dissociation reactions)

plural dissociation reactions

  1. chemistryAny reaction in which a compound is dissociated into its elements, or in which a molecule is dissociated into atoms
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