POLYBASIC

Etymology

Adjective

polybasic (comparative more polybasic, superlative most polybasic)

(chemistry, of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms

(chemistry, of a salt) having two or more atoms of a univalent metal

(chemistry, of a base) Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase

Source: Wiktionary


Pol`y*ba"sic, a. Etym: [Poly- + basic.] (Chem.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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