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).
{64} Potassium chloride is usually the salt of choice in the treatment of hypokalemia, since it is better absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract than the nonchloride potassium salts, and the chloride ion may be required to correct hypochloremia, which often occurs with hypokalemia.