TETRACIDS

Noun

tetracids

plural of tetracid

Anagrams

• astricted, cristated

Source: Wiktionary


TETRACID

Tet*rac"id, a. Etym: [Tetra + acid.] (Chem.)

Definition: Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monobasic acid; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement ba acids or acid atoms; -- said of certain bases; thus, erythrine, C4H6(OH)4, is a tetracid alcohol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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