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Lewis base
noun
, Chemistry.
- any substance capable of forming a covalent bond with an acid by transferring a pair of electrons to it.
Lewis base
noun
- a substance capable of donating a pair of electrons to an acid to form a covalent bond Compare Lewis acid
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lewis base1
First recorded in 1960–65; named after G. N. Lewis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Lewis base1
C20: named after G. N. Lewis (1875–1946), US chemist
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Example Sentences
Mr Lewis' base salary remained at £1.25m and will stay flat this year.
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