pentacid

adjective

pent·​acid
(ˈ)pent+
1
: able to react with five molecules of a monobasic acid (as to form a salt)
used especially of bases
2
: containing five hydrogen atoms replaceable by basic atoms or radicals
used especially of acids

Word History

Etymology

penta- + acid

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“Pentacid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pentacid. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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