TETRABASIC
\tˌɛtɹɐbˈe͡ɪsɪk], \tˌɛtɹɐbˈeɪsɪk], \t_ˌɛ_t_ɹ_ɐ_b_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ_k]\
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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.
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