bibasic

[ bahy-bey-sik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. (formerly) dibasic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibasic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; bi- ¹ + basic

Example Sentences

Acids like sulphuric acid are termed bibasic, and their equivalent is only half the molecular weight.

From Project Gutenberg

Similarly, lime and most of the bases are bibasic, as may be seen from the following equations; hence their equivalent will be half the molecular weight.        2HCl + CaO = CaCl2 + H2O.        2HCl + MgO = MgCl2 + H2O.

From Project Gutenberg