Tetrabasic

Definition:

  • (a.) Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monacid base; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by bases; quadribasic; -- said of certain acids; thus, normal silicic acid, Si(OH)4, is a tetrabasic acid.

Compare tetrabasic with other words:

quadribasic vs. tetrabasic

tetrabasic vs. tetracid

metal vs. tetrabasic

tetrabasic vs. univalent

atom vs. tetrabasic

hydrogen vs. tetrabasic

replaceable vs. tetrabasic