monobasic
[ mon-uh-bey-sik ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈbeɪ sɪk /
adjective
Chemistry. (of an acid) containing one replaceable hydrogen atom.
Biology. monotypic.
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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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Medical 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.
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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.
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