polyacid

1 of 2

noun

poly·​ac·​id ˈpäl-ē-ˌas-əd How to pronounce polyacid (audio)
1
: an acid (as phosphoric acid) having more than one acid hydrogen atom
2
: an acid of a large group of oxygen-containing acids

polyacid

2 of 2

adjective

: able to react with more than one molecule of a monoacid to form a salt
used especially of bases

Dictionary Entries Near polyacid

Cite this Entry

“Polyacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polyacid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!