The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
pentabasic — adjective a) (of an acid) containing five replaceable hydrogen atoms b) (of a salt) having five atoms of a univalent metal … Wiktionary
pentabasic — Denoting an acid having five replaceable hydrogen atoms. [penta + G. basis, base] * * * pen·ta·ba·sic .pent ə bā sik adj 1) of an acid having five hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals 2) of a salt containing five atoms … Medical dictionary
pentabasic — pen·ta·basic … English syllables
pentabasic — |pentə+ adjective Etymology: penta + basic 1. : having five hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals used of acids 2. : containing five atoms of a univalent metal or their equivalent used of salts … Useful english dictionary
pen|ta|ba|sic — «PEHN tuh BAY sihk», adjective. Chemistry. having five atoms of hydrogen replaceable by basic atoms or radicals: »a pentabasic acid … Useful english dictionary
