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hydrogen donor
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hydrogen donor
n.
A substance or compound that gives up or transfers a hydrogen atom to another substance.

hydrogen donor,
a compound that gives up hydrogen (usually H+, a proton) to another compound.


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The chemically active silanols on the surface of silicas and silicates (including clays and talcs) contain active hydrogen atoms that can react with various chemical groups.
This explains the water's curative powers inasmuch as active hydrogen tends to combine with and neutralize the free radicals that are considered largely responsible for the aging process.
Therefore, a plasticizer that has active hydrogen at the end is desirable to protect soaking out the liquid of electrodeposition.
 
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