Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Noting an acid of doubtful composition, obtained from the albuminous constituents of fish muscle.
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- adjective chemistry, especially of a solvent or acid That contains (and can donate) a
hydrogen ion (proton )
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HNO3 = monoprotic acid H2SO4 = diprotic acid H3PO4 = triprotic acid HC2H3O2 = monoprotic protic aka proton
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