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dibasic
[ dahy-bey-sik ]
adjective
, Chemistry.
- containing two replaceable or ionizable hydrogen atoms:
dibasic acid.
- having two univalent, basic atoms, as dibasic sodium phosphate, Na 2 HPO 4 .
dibasic
/ ˌdaɪbeɪˈsɪsɪtɪ; daɪˈbeɪsɪk /
adjective
- (of an acid, such as sulphuric acid, H 2 SO 4 ) containing two acidic hydrogen atoms Compare diacidic
- (of a salt) derived by replacing two acidic hydrogen atoms
dibasic sodium phosphate, Na2HPO4
dibasic
/ dī-bā′sĭk /
- Relating to an acid that contains two hydrogen atoms that can be replaced by metal ions. Sulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ) is a dibasic acid. The hydrogens can be replaced by sodium and hydrogen to form sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO 4 ) or by two sodium atoms to form sodium sulfate (Na 2 SO 4 ).
- Relating to a compound that contains two basic monovalent groups or atoms.
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Derived Forms
- dibasicity, noun
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Other Words From
- di·ba·sic·i·ty [dahy-bey-, sis, -i-tee], noun
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Example Sentences
Acids yielding two hydrogen ions in solution are called dibasic acids.
From Project Gutenberg
COOH, is likewise a dibasic acid, known as amido-pyrotartaric acid.
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