hexabasic

/hɛksəˈbæsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having a six-carbon atom as a fundamental component, especially in the context of amino acids.

“The chemist studied the hexabasic properties of the newly discovered amino acid.”

2. noun

an amino acid with six carbon atoms, especially one that can donate six protons in a chemical reaction.

“The hexabasic compound played a crucial role in the synthesis of new medicines.”

Synonyms

  • hexapeptide
  • six-carbon amino acid

Antonyms

  • monobasic
  • one-carbon compound