bibasic

American

[bahy-bay-sik] / baɪˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

(formerly) dibasic.

Etymology

Origin of bibasic

First recorded in 1840–50; bi- ¹ + basic

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Acids like sulphuric acid are termed bibasic, and their equivalent is only half the molecular weight.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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