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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.

Definition 2024


tribasic

tribasic

English

Adjective

tribasic

  1. (chemistry, of an acid) containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms
  2. (chemistry, of a salt) having three atoms of a univalent metal

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