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Pentabasic

Penˊta-ba′sic

,
Adj.
[
Penta-
+
basic
.]
(Chem.)
Capable of uniting with five molecules of a monacid base; having five acid hydrogen atoms capable of substitution by a basic radical; – said of certain acids.

Definition 2024


pentabasic

pentabasic

English

Adjective

pentabasic (not comparable)

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