basicity
|ba-sic-i-ty|
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/beɪˈsɪsɪti/
quality of being a base
Etymology
Etymology Information
'basicity' originates from the word 'basic,' which comes from the Greek word 'basis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'base.'
Historical Evolution
'basis' transformed into the Latin word 'basis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'basic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foundation or base,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being a base in chemistry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being a base, especially in chemistry, referring to the number of hydrogen ions a base can accept.
The basicity of ammonia makes it useful in cleaning products.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 03:07