Brewer's: Binary Theory

A theory which supposes that all definite chemical salts are combinations of two radicles or elements, one of which is electro-positive (basic), and the other electro-negative (acid).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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