polybasic

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Adjective

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CIDE DICTIONARY

polybasic, a. [Poly- + basic.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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