Hydroxyl
[hahy-drok-suh l] /haɪˈdrɒk səl/
adjective
1.
containing the .
/haɪˈdrɒksɪl/
noun
1.
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group -OH or the ion OH–: a hydroxyl group or radical
hydroxyl hy·drox·yl (hī-drŏk’sĭl)
n.
The univalent radical or group OH, a characteristic component of bases, certain acids, phenols, alcohols, carboxylic and sulfonic acids, and amphoteric compounds.
hydroxyl
(hī-drŏk’sĭl)
The group OH. Hydroxyl is present in bases, certain acids, hydroxides, and alcohols.
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