tribasic
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tri·ba·sic
(trī-bā′sĭk)adj.
1. Containing three univalent basic atoms or groups per molecule. Used of a base or salt. Na3PO4 is an example of a tribasic salt.
2. Triprotic.
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tribasic
(traɪˈbeɪsɪk)adj
1. (Chemistry) (of an acid) containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms in the molecule
2. (Chemistry) (of a molecule) containing three monovalent basic atoms or groups in the molecule
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tri•ba•sic
(traɪˈbeɪ sɪk)adj.
(of an acid) having three atoms of hydrogen replaceable by basic atoms or groups.
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