The newton is the International System of Units derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion. Editors Contribution (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
It's 2-methylpropan-1-ol oxidized with potassium dichromate(VI) in aqueous sulphuric acid to yield 2-methylpropanoic acid (also known as isobutyric acid).
In such patients, potassium replacement should be accomplished with potassium salts other than chloride, such as potassium acetate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium citrate, or potassium gluconate. {42}.