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bibasic

American  
[bahy-bey-sik] / baɪˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. (formerly) dibasic.

Etymology

Origin of bibasic

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

Example Sentences

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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 Beringer, Cornelius

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