Arrhenius theory of dissociation

Noun

1.

Arrhenius theory of dissociation - (chemistry) theory that describes aqueous solutions in terms of acids (which dissociate to give hydrogen ions) and bases (which dissociate to give hydroxyl ions); the product of an acid and a base is a salt and water Synonyms: theory of dissociation, theory of electrolytic dissociation

chemical science, chemistry, scientific theory, theory of dissociation, theory of electrolytic dissociation