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Definition of Pentabasic

1. a. Capable of uniting with five molecules of a monacid base; having five acid hydrogen atoms capable of substitution by a basic radical; -- said of certain acids.

Definition of Pentabasic

1. Adjective. (chemistry) (''of an acid'') containing five replaceable hydrogen atoms ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) (''of a salt'') having five atoms of a univalent metal ¹

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Medical Definition of Pentabasic

1. Capable of uniting with five molecules of a monacid base; having five acid hydrogen atoms capable of substitution by a basic radical; said of certain acids. Origin: Penta- + basic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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