BIBASIC

Etymology

Adjective

bibasic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Having two replaceable hydrogen atoms; dibasic.

Source: Wiktionary


Bi*ba"sic, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + basic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Having to hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by positive or basic atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of acids. See Dibasic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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