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adjective Dibasic adj. (Chem.) Having two acid hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals, in forming salts; bibasic; said of acids, as oxalic or sulphuric acids. Cf. Diacid, Bibasic. Note: In the case of certain acids dibasic and divalent are not synonymous; as, tartaric acid is tetravalent and dibasic, lactic acid is divalent but monobasic.
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