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dibasic |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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}. 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.
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