basicity
beɪˈsɪsɪti
basicities
Definition

Definition of basicity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
base strengthTECH.degree to which a substance is basicTECH.
  • The basicity of ammonia is higher than water.
alkalinity baseness
2.
acid capacityTECH.number of replaceable hydrogen atoms in an acidTECH.
  • Sulfuric acid has a basicity of two.
acidity alkalinity pH
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Origin of basicity

Latin, basis (foundation) + -ity (state of)

Examples of basicity in a sentence

  • The basicity of the solution was tested in the lab.
  • The basicity of the acid was measured in the lab.
  • Understanding basicity is crucial for chemists.

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  1. French:basicité, ...
  2. German:Basizität, Basenstärke, ...
  3. Italian:basicità, ...
  4. Spanish:basicidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:basicidade, ...
  6. Chinese:碱性, 碱度, ...
  7. Japanese:塩基性, 塩基度, ...
  8. Arabic:قاعِدِيَّة, أَساسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּסִיסִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:щелочность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основність, основність кислоти, ...
  12. Hindi:क्षारीयता, मूलता, ...
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