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monobasic
[ mon-uh-bey-sik ]
monobasic
/ ˌmɒnəʊˈbeɪsɪk /
adjective
- chem (of an acid, such as hydrogen chloride) having only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule
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 (HNO 3 ) are monobasic acids.
- Of or relating to a compound that contains one metal ion or positive radical.
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Other Words From
- mon·o·ba·sic·i·ty [mon-, uh, -bey-, sis, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monobasic1
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Example Sentences
The equilibrium ratio, used as an illustration in the text, is the equilibrium ratio for monobasic acids.
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In point of fact, for strong acids, this ratio holds as little as does the equilibrium ratio for the monobasic acids.
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By decomposing a solution of crude sulphate of alumina with neutral or monobasic acetate of lead.
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Thus a negative sol is most easily precipitated by a monobasic acid.
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Hence, three molecules of a monobasic acid are required to replace all of its (OH) groups.
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