monobasic

[ mon-uh-bey-sik ]

/ ˌmɒn əˈbeɪ sɪk /

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adjective

Chemistry. (of an acid) containing one replaceable hydrogen atom.

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Origin of monobasic

First recorded in 1835–45; mono- + basic

OTHER WORDS FROM monobasic

mon·o·ba·sic·i·ty

[mon-uh-bey-sis-i-tee], /ˌmɒn ə beɪˈsɪs ɪ ti/, noun

Words nearby monobasic

monoamine oxidase, monoamine oxidase inhibitor, monoammonium phosphate, monoao, monoatomic, monobasic, monobasic potassium phosphate, monobath, monoblastic, monobloc, monobob

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How to use monobasic in a sentence

The equilibrium ratio, used as an illustration in the text, is the equilibrium ratio for monobasic acids.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
In point of fact, for strong acids, this ratio holds as little as does the equilibrium ratio for the monobasic acids.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
By decomposing a solution of crude sulphate of alumina with neutral or monobasic acetate of lead.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Thus a negative sol is most easily precipitated by a monobasic acid.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett

Hence, three molecules of a monobasic acid are required to replace all of its (OH) groups.
The Chemistry of Plant Life|Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher

British Dictionary definitions for monobasic

monobasic

/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈbeɪsɪk) /

adjective

chem (of an acid, such as hydrogen chloride) having only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule

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Scientific definitions for monobasic

monobasic

[ mŏn′ə-bā′sĭk ]

Relating to an acid that contains only one hydrogen atom that can be replaced in an acid-base reaction. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO3) are monobasic acids.

Of or relating to a compound that contains one metal ion or positive radical.