| Compound | Description |
|---|---|
| hydronium ion | |
| Water | A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) |
| acetylgalactosamine | The N-acetyl derivative of galactosamine. |