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monobasic

[mon-uh-bey-sik]

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

Biology. monotypic.

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Origin:
1835–45; mono- + basic

Related forms

mon·o·ba·sic·i·ty

[mon-uh-bey-sis-i-tee] , noun

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a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form another compound

a colorless, pungent, suffocating, highly water-soluble, gaseous compound, NH3, usually produced by the combination of nitrogen and hydrogen gases

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monobasic (ˌmɒnəʊˈbeɪsɪk)

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

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monobasic mon·o·ba·sic (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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Science Dictionary

monobasic

(mŏn'ə-bā'sĭk) Pronunciation Key

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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