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tribasic

[ trahy-bey-sik ]
/ traɪˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

(of an acid) having three atoms of hydrogen replaceable by basic atoms or groups.
containing three atoms or groups, each having a valence of one, as tribasic sodium phosphate, Na3PO4.

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Origin of tribasic

First recorded in 1830–40; tri- + basic

OTHER WORDS FROM tribasic

tri·ba·sic·i·ty [trahy-bey-sis-i-tee], /ˌtraɪ beɪˈsɪs ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby tribasic

tribade, tribadism, tribal, tribalism, tri-band, tribasic, tribe, tribelet, tribesman, tribespeople, tribeswoman
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British Dictionary definitions for tribasic

tribasic
/ (traɪˈbeɪsɪk) /

adjective

(of an acid) containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms in the molecule
(of a molecule) containing three monovalent basic atoms or groups in the molecule
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Medical definitions for tribasic

tribasic
[ trī-bā′sĭk ]

adj.

Relating to an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule.
Relating to a base or salt containing three univalent basic atoms or radicals per molecule.
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