Definition

Referring to a chemical compound that has one hydrogen atom that can be replaced or substituted.

Example

Monohydric alcohols contain one hydroxyl group in their structure.

Conversation

I was reading about different types of alcohols and came across monohydric ones.

Oh really? What’s special about them?

They contain just one replaceable hydrogen atom, which is pretty interesting.

That does sound fascinating! I didn't know that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monohydric → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "hydric" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water). The word "monohydric" refers to a compound that contains one hydroxyl group, indicating its relationship to water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one, and 'hydric' relating to water — so monohydric describes something that has one water-related component.

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