tetrabasic

/,tetrә'beisik/

中文翻译

a. [化]四代的, 四元的, 四碱的

英文解释

a. Capable of neutralizing four molecules of a monacid

base; having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by bases;

quadribasic; -- said of certain acids; thus, normal silicic acid,

Si(OH)4, is a tetrabasic acid.

常见例句

Same as Tetrabasic.

A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous. A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.

thus, normal silicic acid, Si(OH)4, is a tetrabasic acid.