tribasic
adjective
tri·ba·sic
(ˌ)trī-ˈbā-sik 
: having three replaceable hydrogen atoms
—used of acids
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Each serving of 2 gummies contains 500 mg tribasic calcium phosphate, 1000 IU vitamin D, and 230 mg of phosphorus, which work in harmony for bone strengthening.
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tribasic
adjective
tri·ba·sic
(ˈ)trī-ˈbā-sik
1
: having three replaceable hydrogen atoms
—used of acids
2
: containing three atoms of a monovalent metal or their equivalent
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