tetrabasic

/tɛtrəˈbæsɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a base with four nitrogen atoms.

“This type of compound is tetrabasic in nature.”

2. noun

A compound with a base containing four nitrogen atoms.

“The tetrabasic compound is highly reactive in solutions.”

Synonyms

  • multibasic
  • polybasic

Antonyms

  • monobasic
  • monovalent