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Polybasic

Polˊy-ba′sic

,
Adj.
[
Poly-
+
basic
.]
(Chem.)
Capable of neutralizing, or of combining with, several molecules of a monacid base; having several hydrogen atoms capable of being replaced by basic radicals; – said of certain acids;
as, sulphuric acid is
polybasic
.

Definition 2024


polybasic

polybasic

English

Adjective

polybasic (comparative more polybasic, superlative most polybasic)

  1. (chemistry, of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms
  2. (chemistry, of a salt) having two or more atoms of a univalent metal
  3. (chemistry, of a base) Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase

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