Polybasic

[,pɒli'beisik]

Definition

(a.) 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.

Checker: Raffles

Definition

adj. (chem.) capable of combining with more than two univalent bases.

Checker: Prudence