diacid

di·ac·id

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-as-id]
- /daɪˈæs ɪd/
- /dˈaɪəsˌɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-as-id]
- /daɪˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of diacid word

adjective diacid (of a salt or acid) containing two acidic hydrogen atoms 3
noun diacid an acid or salt that contains two acidic hydrogen atoms 3
adjective diacid containing in each molecule two atoms of hydrogen replaceable by basic atoms or radicals 3
adjective diacid capable of forming a salt or ester by reacting with one molecule of a diacid, or two of a monoacid 3
noun diacid an acid having in each molecule two hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by a metal or react with basic substances 3
adjective diacid capable of combining with two molecules of a monobasic acid. 1

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Origin of diacid

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; di-1 + acid

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diacid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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