ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hydroxy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hydroxy is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.

Meaning

(chemistry) Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.

More Meanings

  1. (informal, pharmacology) Clipping of hydroxychloroquine.
  2. (informal) 7-hydroxymitragynine

Example Sentences

So, we know from that standpoint — because it’s been so many years, from a safety standpoint, it’s safe. I happen to think, based on what I’ve read — I’ve read a lot about hydroxy. I happen to think that it has an impact, especially at the early years.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hydroxide, hydroxylated, hydroxyl, quinoline, kynurenine, anisole.

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