protic en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *próder. Ancient Greek πρό (pró) Ancient Greek -ᾰτος (-ătos) Ancient Greek πρῶτον (prôton)lbor. English proton Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English protic From proton + -ic.
Meanings
- (especially, of a solvent, qualifier:base or acid) That contains (and can donate or accept) a hydrogen ion (proton).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most protic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more protic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |