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Monobasic Base

A monobasic base is a chemical compound that can accept one proton (hydrogen ion) per molecule during a chemical reaction.

Sense 1: In chemistry, a monobasic base refers to any compound that can donate a single hydroxide ion (OH^-) to form water when it reacts with an acid.

Example sentence: Ammonia (NH3) is a monobasic base because it can accept a proton from an acid to form ammonium ion (NH4+).

Sense 2: In pharmaceuticals, a monobasic base is a form of a drug that combines with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to create a salt that can be absorbed by the body.

Example sentence: The monobasic base of aspirin converts into its active form after combining with hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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