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dissociation constant
 
Definition:
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  (1) An equilibrium constant (Kd) for the dissociation of a complex of two or more biomolecules into its components; for example, dissociation of a substrate from an enzyme. (2) The dissociation constant of an acid (Ka); or base (Kb), describing its dissociation into its conjugate base and a proton; or conjugate acid and a hydroxide ion.  
     


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