polybasic

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ basic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪsɪk

Adjective

polybasic (comparative more polybasic, superlative most polybasic)

1. (chemistry, of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms; see also polyprotic
2. (chemistry, of a salt) having two or more atoms of a univalent metal
3. (chemistry, of a base) Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase and polyprotic

Translations

of an acid

• Manx: yl-vunnagh

of a salt

• Manx: yl-vunnagh

of a base

• Manx: yl-vunnagh