Tribasic

Definition:

  • (a.) Capable of neutralizing three molecules of a monacid base, or their equivalent; having three hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic elements on radicals; -- said of certain acids; thus, citric acid is a tribasic acid.

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triacid vs. tribasic

metal vs. tribasic

tribasic vs. univalent

atom vs. tribasic

hydrogen vs. tribasic

replaceable vs. tribasic