monobasic

[ mon-uh-bey-sik ]

/ ˌmɒn əˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective

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

Nearby words

monoaminergic, monoammonium phosphate, monoamniotic twins, monoao, monoatomic, monobasic, monobasic acid, monobasic potassium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, monobath, monoblast

Origin of monobasic

First recorded in 1835–45; mono- + basic

Related formsmon·o·ba·sic·i·ty

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

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Examples from the Web for monobasic

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
Monac′id, capable of saturating a single molecule of a monobasic acid; Monac′tinal, single-rayed.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various
A small quantity of a monobasic acid was formed, which was identified as a hydroxypyromucic acid.
Researches on Cellulose|C. F. Cross
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

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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Medicine definitions for monobasic

monobasic

[ mŏn′ə-bā′sĭk ]

adj.

Having only one hydrogen ion to donate to a base in an acid-base reaction.

Having only one metal ion or positive radical.

Science 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.