Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In chem., containing one combining unit of the compound radical HSO3: said of an acid: as, benzene monosulphonic acid (C6H5.HSO3), in which HSO3 replaces one atom of hydrogen in benzene (C6H6).
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Examples
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When this is small, what is termed indigo monosulphonic acid only is formed, which is but slightly soluble in water, and gives red shades.
The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics Franklin Beech
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The reason of this different behaviour of the mono - and disulphonic acids is mainly to be sought in their difference of solubility; the monosulphonic acids are not very soluble, and are only capable of giving solutions measuring 10° and 6° Bé, respectively, whereas the disulphonic acid yields an 18° Bé solution, in addition to which the much higher acidity of the latter quickly gelatinises the pelt.
Synthetic Tannins Georg Grasser
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[Greek: b] - sulphonic acid is formed, and at higher temperatures [Greek: b] - monosulphonic acid only.
Synthetic Tannins Georg Grasser
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