Meaning & use
Diprotic
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In chemistry, describing an acid capable of donating two protons (hydrogen ions) per molecule.
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Sulfuric acid is a classic example of a diprotic acid, releasing two hydrogen ions in solution.
Students in the lab compared the titration curves of a diprotic acid to those of a monoprotic one.
A note on using this word
The prefix "di-" indicates two, paralleling terms like "monoprotic" (one proton) and "triprotic" (three protons).
Words with a similar meaning
dibasic
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Words with an opposite meaning
monoprotic
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