theory of indicators

Definitions of theory of indicators
  1. noun
    (chemistry) the theory that all indicators are either weak acids or weak bases in which the color of the ionized form is different from the color before dissociation
    synonyms: Ostwald's theory of indicators
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    scientific theory
    a theory that explains scientific observations
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