"protic" meaning in All languages combined

See protic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more protic [comparative], most protic [superlative]
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  1. (chemistry, especially of a solvent, base or acid) That contains (and can donate or accept) a hydrogen ion (proton). Tags: especially
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