monoacid
[ mon-oh-as-id, mon-oh-as-id ]
adjectiveAlso monacidic.
having one replaceable hydrogen atom or hydroxyl radical.
capable of reacting with only one equivalent weight of an acid.
noun
an acid having one replaceable hydrogen atom.
Origin of monoacid
1- Also monacid.
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British Dictionary definitions for monoacid
monoacid
monacid, monoacidic (ˌmɒnəʊəˈsɪdɪk) or monacidic
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈæsɪd) /
adjective
chem (of a base) capable of reacting with only one molecule of a monobasic acid; having only one hydroxide ion per molecule
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