Monobasic

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Definition

(a.) 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.

Checker: Neil

Definition

adj. having one base of an acid combining with a univalent basic radical to form a neutral salt.

Edited by Laurence