Definition
dibasic
adjective
- (chemistry) containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms or two basic hydroxyl groups
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Sulfuric acid is a dibasic acid because it can donate two protons.
- Calcium hydroxide is a dibasic base with two hydroxyl groups.
- In the reaction, the dibasic compound formed two salt products.
- Dibasic phosphate is commonly used in food additives.
- The dibasic nature of the molecule allows it to form two bonds with metal ions.