Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Literally, having two bases: in chem., applied to acids (such as sulphuric acid, H2SO4) which have two hydrogen atoms replaceable by a base or bases. See monobasic, tribasic, dibasic, and polybasic.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Chem.) Having to hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by positive or basic atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of acids. See
dibasic .
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- adjective chemistry Having two replaceable hydrogen atoms;
dibasic .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Acids like sulphuric acid are termed bibasic, and their equivalent is only half the molecular weight.
A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. Cornelius Beringer 1886
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Among these may be mentioned -- Alder Wright's method of using an ammoniacal salt, the acid radicle of which neutralises the caustic alkali, ammonia being liberated; the use of sodium and potassium bibasic phosphate (Eng.Pat. 25,357, 1899); a substance formed by treating albumen with formalin
The Handbook of Soap Manufacture H. A. Appleton
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Similarly, lime and most of the bases are bibasic, as may be seen from the following equations; hence their equivalent will be half the molecular weight.
A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. Cornelius Beringer 1886
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