Hydroxylation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroxylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The introduction of a hydroxyl group into a molecule, especially by the replacement of a hydrogen atom.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The introduction of a hydroxyl group into a molecule, especially by the replacement of a hydrogen atom.
Word Forms
- hydroxylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mephenytoin, dihydroxylation, monohydroxylation, hydroxymethylation, hydroperoxylation, hydroxycyclization.
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