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aprotic

adjective apro·tic \(ˌ)ā-ˈprō-tik\

Definition of APROTIC

of a solvent
:  incapable of acting as a proton donor
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Origin of APROTIC

2a- + proton + 1-ic
First Known Use: 1931

Rhymes with APROTIC

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