net ionic equation

noun

An ionic equation in which spectator ions are omitted, i.e. only the reacting ions are included in the equation.

Meanings

nounnet ionic equation (plural net ionic equations)

plural net ionic equations

  1. chemistryAn ionic equation in which spectator ions are omitted, i.e. only the reacting ions are included in the equation.
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