Hydroxyl
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroxyl is a noun meaning (chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.
Meaning
(chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.
Word Forms
- hydroxyls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydroxy, hydroxide, footprinting, oh, ho, hydroxo.
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