monocarboxylic
/ˌmɑnoʊˌkɑrbɑkˈsɪlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or describing an organic acid that has exactly one carboxyl group (COOH) in its molecule.
- Acetic acid is a simple monocarboxylic acid found in vinegar.
- The chemist studied the properties of various monocarboxylic compounds.
- Many monocarboxylic acids are used in the production of plastics and medicines.