monoacidic
/ˌmɑnoʊəˈsɪdɪk/
adjective
- Having the properties of a monoacid; able to donate one hydrogen ion (proton) per molecule.
- Nitric acid is monoacidic because it releases only one hydrogen ion in solution.
- Monoacidic substances are often used in buffer solutions for pH control.
- The chemist identified the compound as monoacidic based on its titration curve.
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