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  • adjective (Chem.) Containing one carboxyl group. The more common term is monocarboxylic. Contrasted with dicarboxylic, tricarboxylic, etc.

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  • adjective chemistry Containing a single carboxyl group.

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mono- +‎ carbonic

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