correct base

[kəˈrɛkt beɪs]
noun phrasepl: correct bases
base correta
1. In chemistry, a substance that can accept protons or donate hydroxide ions, measured on the pH scale as having a pH greater than 7
The chemist identified the correct base needed for the acid-base reaction.
O químico identificou a base correta necessária para a reação ácido-base.
2. In general usage, the accurate or proper foundation, starting point, or reference point for calculations, arguments, or structures
We need to establish the correct base for our budget projections.
Precisamos estabelecer a base correta para nossas projeções orçamentárias.
3. In military or organizational contexts, the right or appropriate headquarters or operational center
The correct base of operations was established before the mission began.
A base de operações correta foi estabelecida antes da missão começar.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in chemistry, mathematics, and organizational contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'base correta' is standard terminology in academic, scientific, and professional environments. The term is culture-neutral and widely understood across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
proper baseright foundationaccurate starting pointappropriate reference point
Antonyms / Antônimos
incorrect basewrong foundationfalse baseimproper base

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base correta
Standard usage in chemistry and general contexts
São Paulo
base correta
Common in scientific and technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
base correta
Used in academic and professional settings
Portugal
base correta
Same usage as in Brazil; standard Portuguese term

Related Words

basefoundationchemistrypH scaleacid-base reactionbaseline

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the correct base
off base
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