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Definition of: tetracid
(te·tras′id) Chem. adjective
Denoting a base which is capable of combination with four molecules of a monobasic acid to form a salt or ester.
—noun A base having four replaceable hydroxyl radicals. [<TETR(A)- + ACID]
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