adjective
- (chemistry) having two replaceable hydrogen atoms; capable of donating two protons
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Sulfuric acid is a bibasic acid because it can donate two hydrogen ions.
- The bibasic nature of oxalic acid allows it to form two types of salts.
- In the reaction, the bibasic compound released both protons sequentially.
- Bibasic acids are stronger than monobasic acids in many chemical reactions.