| monobasic | <chemistry> Capable of being neutralized by a univalent base or basic radical; having but one acid hydrogen atom to be replaced; said of acids; as, acetic, nitric, and hydrochloric acids are monobasic. Origin: Mono- + basic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| monobasic acid | An acid containing one ionizable atom of hydrogen in the molecule. (05 Mar 2000) |
| monobasic ammonium phosphate | (NH4)H2PO4;used in baking powder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| monobasic potassium phosphate | KH2PO4;used as a urinary acidifier and buffer. (05 Mar 2000) |