TETRABASIC

Etymology

Adjective

tetrabasic (not comparable)

(chemistry, of an acid) containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms

(chemistry, of a salt) having four atoms of a univalent metal

Anagrams

• baitcaster, cabaretist

Source: Wiktionary


Tet`ra*bas"ic, a. Etym: [Tetra- + basic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monacid base; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by bases; quadribasic; -- said of certain acids; thus, normal silicic acid, Si(OH)4, is a tetrabasic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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