conjugate base

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Definition of conjugate base in English English dictionary

Any compound, of general formula Xn+, which can be transformed into a conjugate acid HX(n+1)+ by the gain of a proton

Related Terms

conjugate acid-base pair

two molecular entities, one of which (the acid) can readily transfer a proton to the other (the base)

conjugate bases

plural form of conjugate base

Hyphenation

con·ju·gate base

Turkish pronunciation

käncıgeyt beys

Pronunciation

/ˈkänʤəˌgāt ˈbās/ /ˈkɑːnʤəˌɡeɪt ˈbeɪs/