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The hydrogen theory and the doctrine of polybasicity as enunciated by Liebig is the fundamental characteristic of the modern theory.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

The finding of polybasicity was extended to other acids and formed the model that helped to recognize the polyfunctionality in other compounds, like alcohols and amines.

From History of Phosphorus by Farber, Eduard