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English
Etymology
From poly- + basic.
Pronunciation
Adjective
polybasic (comparative more polybasic, superlative most polybasic)
- (chemistry, of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms; see also polyprotic
- (chemistry, of a salt) having two or more atoms of a univalent metal
- (chemistry, of a base) Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase and polyprotic
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