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Tribasic
Tri-ba′sic
,Adj.
[Pref.
tri-
+ basic
.] (Chem.)
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.