polybasic

adj — 3 senses

polybasic

adj

Etymology From poly- + basic.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of an acid containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms; see also polyprotic

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a salt having two or more atoms of a univalent metal

3

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a base Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase and polyprotic

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