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Protic vs Parotic - What's the difference?

protic | parotic |

As adjectives the difference between protic and parotic

is that protic is (chemistry|especially of a solvent or acid) that contains (and can donate) a hydrogen ion (proton) while parotic is (anatomy) on the side of the auditory capsule; near the external ear.

protic

English

Adjective

(protic solvent) (en adjective)
  • (chemistry, especially of a solvent or acid) That contains (and can donate) a hydrogen ion (proton)

    • Antonyms

    * aprotic

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    parotic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) On the side of the auditory capsule; near the external ear.
    • (Webster 1913)