tetrabasicadj.
/tɛtrəˈbeɪsɪk/ Chemistry.
Of an acid: Containing four atoms of hydrogen replaceable by more electropositive elements or radicals. Of a salt: Derived from such an acid.
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tribasic1837
monobasic1842
tetrabasic1863
polyprotic1944
1863 H. Watts Dict. Chem. I. 459 The modes of distinguishing between monobasic, dibasic, tribasic, and tetrabasic acids have been minutely set forth.
1869 H. E. Roscoe Lessons Elem. Chem. (new ed.) xv. 154 This acid [sc. pyrophosphoric acid] is tetrabasic, the four atoms of hydrogen being replaceable, either all or in part, by metals.
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