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Tribasic

tribasic

(Science: chemistry) Capable of neutralising three molecules of a monacid base, or their equivalent; having three hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic elements on radicals; said of certain acids; thus, citric acid is a tribasic acid.

Origin: Pref. Tri- _ basic.


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