aprotic


apro·tic

adj \(ˌ)ā-ˈprō-tik\

Definition of APROTIC

of a solvent
: incapable of acting as a proton donor

Origin of APROTIC

2a- + proton + 1-ic
First Known Use: 1931

Rhymes with APROTIC

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