TRIBASIC

Etymology

Adjective

tribasic (not comparable)

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

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

Source: Wiktionary


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

Definition: Capable of neutralizing three molecules of a monacid base, or their equivalent; having three hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic elements on radicals; -- said of certain acids; thus, citric acid is a tribasic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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