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monobasic Definition

mono·basic (-bās′ik)

adjective

  1. designating an acid the molecule of which contains one hydrogen atom replaceable by a metal or positive radical or capable of reacting with the hydroxyl group
  2. designating a compound in which a metal or positive radical replaces one acid hydrogen atom

monobasic Related Forms
mon′o·ba·sic′·ity (-bə sis′ə tē) noun
monobasic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • phosphate: Teachers may wish to get technicians rather than students to add the monobasic sodium phosphate ( NaH 2 PO 4 ) to the buffer.
  • acid: F back to top Fatty Acid: A monobasic acid containing only the chemicals carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.