Medical Definition base noun ˈbās plural bases ˈbā-səz 1 : that portion of a bodily organ or part by which it is attached to another more central structure of the organism the base of the thumb

Bases are generally compounds that can neutralize an amount of acid. Both sodium carbonate and ammonia are bases, although neither of these substances contains OH−

She made sure that she touched all the bases in her report. His opening remarks at the meeting touched all the bases.

Bases are the plural noun referring to several foundations, substances, or central points, while basis is a singular noun meaning the main supporting principle for something.

If a place is a base for a certain activity, the activity can be carried out at that place or from that place. The two hotels are attractive bases from which to explore southeast Tuscany.

Sport on base, [Baseball.]having reached a base or bases: Two men are on base. Idioms touch base with, to make contact with: They've touched base with every political group on campus.

Definition of bases in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

They react with acids and certain metals to form water and salts. Bases turn red litmus paper blue, have a bitter taste, and have a pH of greater than 7. Compare acid. 2. Mathematics a. …

A team of commandoes got the hostages out from the rebel base. They radioed their base for help. The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to …

4.3: Lewis Acids and Bases This page delves into Lewis acid-base neutralization, linking Lewis, Brønsted, and Arrhenius definitions. It emphasizes electron pair sharing for proton transfer in …