Gay-Lussac equation

Gay-Lus·sac e·qua·tion

(gā lū-sahk'),

the overall chemical equation for alcoholic fermentation; C₆H₁₂O₆ = 2CO₂ + 2CH₃CH₂OH.

[Joseph L. Gay-Lussac]

Gay-Lus·sac e·qua·tion

(gā-lū-sahk ĕ-kwā'zhŭn)

The overall chemical equation for alcoholic fermentation; C₆H₁₂O₆ = 2CO₂ + 2CH₃CH₂OH.

[Joseph L. Gay-Lussac]

Gay-Lussac,

Joseph L., French naturalist, 1778-1850.

Gay-Lussac equation - the overall chemical equation for alcoholic fermentation.

Gay-Lussac law - Synonym(s): Charles law