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tet·ra·basic \|te.trə+\ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary tetra- + basic 1. : having four hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals — used of acids (as hypophosphoric acid) 2. : containing four atoms of a univalent metal or their equivalent — used of salts 3. : having four basic hydroxyl groups : able to react with four molecules of a monoacid — used of bases and basic salts • tet·ra·basicity \“+\ noun -es |