Polybasic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    containing two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms; see also polyprotic
  2. 2
    having two or more atoms of a univalent metal
  3. 3
    Having two or more basic groups; see also polybase and polyprotic

Etymology

From poly- + basic.

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