pentabasic

/pɛntəˈbeɪsk/ or /pɛntəˈbeɪsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a compound that can donate five protons in a reaction

“The pentabasic compound was used in the latest breakthrough in chemical research.”

2. noun

a compound that can donate five protons in a reaction

“The scientist studied the properties of the newly discovered pentabasic molecule.”

Synonyms

  • five-proton donor
  • pentavalent

Antonyms

  • non-pentabasic