Dibasic

Dibasic
Dibasic Di*ba"sic, a. [Pref. di- + basic.] (Chem.) Having two acid hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals, in forming salts; bibasic; -- said of acids, as oxalic or sulphuric acids. Cf. {Diacid}, {Bibasic}. [1913 Webster]

Note: In the case of certain acids dibasic and divalent are not synonymous; as, tartaric acid is tetravalent and dibasic, lactic acid is divalent but monobasic. [1913 Webster]


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  • dibasic — di·bas·ic || daɪ beɪsɪk adj. (Chemistry) containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms; containing two basic univalent atoms n. dibasic acid …   English contemporary dictionary

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