| basyle | <chemistry> A positive or nonacid constituent of compound, either elementary, or, if compound, performing the functions of an element. Origin: Gr. Base + wood. See -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| basylous | Pertaining to, or having the nature of, a basyle; electro-positive; basic; opposed to chlorous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |