Grotthuss mechanism

noun

Etymology

Named after Theodor Grotthuss.

Definitions

  1. The process by which an excess proton diffuses through the hydrogen bond network of water…

    The process by which an excess proton diffuses through the hydrogen bond network of water molecules or other hydrogen-bonded liquids through the formation and concomitant cleavage of covalent bonds involving neighboring molecules.

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