diprotic

/daɪˈproʊtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a substance that donates two protons in the process of ionization, typically used to describe acids.

“Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid.”

2. noun

A substance that donates two protons in the process of ionization, typically used to describe acids.

“The researcher studied the properties of diprotic acids in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • bisbasic
  • dibasic

Antonyms

  • monobasic
  • monoprotic