Hydrolysis

the reaction of a salt with water to form an acid and a base.

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Definitioner

Salt: the common name for the specific chemical sodium chloride, used in regeneration of ion exchange water softeners.
Base: A substance which releases hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water. Bases react with acids to form a neutral salt and water.
Acid: A substance which releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.Most acids will dissolves the common metals, and will react with a base to form a neutral salt and water.