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Definition of Polybasic

1. a. Capable of neutralizing, or of combining with, several molecules of a monacid base; having several hydrogen atoms capable of being replaced by basic radicals; -- said of certain acids; as, sulphuric acid is polybasic.

Definition of Polybasic

1. Adjective. (chemistry of an acid) containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry of a salt) having two or more atoms of a univalent metal ¹

3. Adjective. (chemistry of a base) Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polybasic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Polybasic

1. Capable of neutralising, or of combining with, several molecules of a monacid base; having several hydrogen atoms capable of being replaced by basic radicals; said of certain acids; as, sulphuric acid is polybasic. Origin: Poly- + basic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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