Bibasic

a. [ Pref. bi- + basic. ] (Chem.) Having to hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by positive or basic atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of acids. See Dibasic. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. di- + basic. ] (Chem.) Having two acid hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals, in forming salts; bibasic; -- said of acids, as oxalic or sulphuric acids. Cf. Diacid, Bibasic. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In the case of certain acids dibasic and divalent are not synonymous; as, tartaric acid is tetravalent and dibasic, lactic acid is divalent but monobasic. [ 1913 Webster ]