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Monobasic Acid

Definition: Monobasic acid, also known as a monoprotic acid, is an acid that can donate a single proton or hydrogen ion (H+) per molecule during a chemical reaction.

Sense 1 (Chemistry):

Monobasic acid refers to any acid that contains a single replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule. These acids typically have a pH less than 7 and can be weak or strong acids depending on their ability to dissociate in water.

Example sentence: The most common example of a monobasic acid is hydrochloric acid (HCl), which dissociates fully in water and is considered a strong acid.

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Sense 2 (Pharmacology):

In pharmaceutical contexts, monobasic acid can refer to a type of acid used in drug formulations to enhance solubility, stability, or absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Example sentence: The formulation of the drug was optimized by adding a small amount of monobasic acid to increase its solubility in the gastrointestinal tract.

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