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ba⋅sic⋅i⋅ty

[bey-sis-i-tee]
–noun Chemistry.
1. the state of being a base.
2. the power of an acid to react with bases, dependent on the number of replaceable hydrogen atoms of the acid.

Origin:
1840–50; basic + -ity
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ba·sic   (bā'sĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: "Basic changes in public opinion often occur because of shifts in concerns and priorities" (Atlantic).

  2. Of, being, or serving as a starting point or basis: a basic course in Russian; a set of basic woodworking tools.

  3. Chemistry

    1. Of or relating to a base.

    2. Containing a base, especially in excess of acid.

    3. Alkaline.

  4. Geology Containing little silica, as igneous rocks.

n.  
  1. An essential, fundamental element or entity: the basics of math.

  2. Basic training.

ba·sic'i·ty (-sĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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Main Entry: ba·sic·i·ty
Pronunciation: bA-'sis-&t-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: the quality,state, or degree of being a base
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basicity ba·sic·i·ty (bā-sĭs'ĭ-tē)
n.

  1. The ability of an acid to react based on the number of replaceable hydrogen atoms it contains.

  2. The quality of being basic.

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