Henry's law

noun

, Thermodynamics.

1. the principle that at a constant temperature the concentration of a gas dissolved in a fluid with which it does not combine chemically is almost directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas at the surface of the fluid.

Henry's law

noun

1. chem the principle that the amount of a gas dissolved at equilibrium in a given quantity of a liquid is proportional to the pressure of the gas in contact with the liquid

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry's law¹

1885–90; named after William Henry (1774–1836), English chemist who devised it

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry's law¹

C19: named after William Henry (1774–1836), English chemist