Semiacid
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A weak acid that does not completely dissociate in solution.
Adjective
- 1 Slightly acid; semiacidic. not-comparable
"Their semiacid fastness was attributed to the fact that the application of the acid had, purposely , been continued for a shorter time than would have been the case had the preparation been subjected to the routine treatment employed for the distinction of the bacillus of tuberculosis."
Example
More examples"Their semiacid fastness was attributed to the fact that the application of the acid had, purposely , been continued for a shorter time than would have been the case had the preparation been subjected to the routine treatment employed for the distinction of the bacillus of tuberculosis."
Etymology
From semi- + acid.
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