basicity

[ bey-sis-i-tee ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the state of being a base.
2. the power of an acid to react with bases, dependent on the number of replaceable hydrogen atoms of the acid.

basicity

/ beɪˈsɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. chem
   1. the state of being a base
   2. the extent to which a substance is basic

Word History and Origins

Origin of basicity¹

First recorded in 1840–50; basic + -ity

Example Sentences

When some sodium chloride solution is then added to one of the two portions, the basicity of the solution is distinctly increased.

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The author has found this a useful test taken in conjunction with the basicity determination.

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Many preparations are on the market containing both chlorides and sulphates with appropriate basicity.

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He believed the organic base owed its basicity to the ammonia.

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Acids of greater basicity than unity are frequently termed polybasic.

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