Definition

The state or quality of being basic, often referring to the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions or donate electron pairs.

Example

The basicity of the solution increased when more sodium hydroxide was added.

Conversation

I was reading about the basicity of different substances in chemistry class.

Oh really? What did you find out about it?

I learned that it measures how basic something is, which is pretty interesting.

That is interesting! It makes you think about everyday things in a new way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Basicity is formed from "basis" (from Greek "basis", meaning foundation or base) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality or state of being basic, particularly in a chemical context where it describes the concentration of basic substances.

Memory Tip

Think of 'basis' as the foundation or base of something, and '-ity' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'basicity' refers to the quality of being basic.

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