hydronium UK /haɪˈdɹəʊ.ni.əm/US /haɪˈdɹoʊ.ni.əm/ noun1 •The hydrated hydrogen ion, H₃O⁺.Acids are compounds that produce hydronium ions when mixed with water.[…]The hydronium ion is a very special ion because it is the defining particle of all acids. — 2006 formshydroniums