|pälē, -lə̇+ adjective
Etymology: poly- + basic
1. : having more than one hydrogen atom replaceable by basic atoms or radicals — used of acids
2. : containing more than one atom of a univalent metal of their equivalent — used of a salt
3. : having more than one basic hydroxyl group : able to react with more than one molecule of a monoacid — used of bases and basic salts
• poly·basicity “+ noun