dihydric, a. Chem.
(daɪˈhaɪdrɪk)
[f. di-2 + hydric.]
Applied to a compound of two atoms of hydrogen with an acid radical; denoting dibasic acids regarded as salts of hydrogen, as dihydric sulphate = sulphuric acid H2SO4.
| 1876 Harley Mat. Med. 187 It..is readily soluble in water acidulated with an excess of citric acid, when the acid or magnesic dihydric citrate is formed. |