Definition of Hydroxyl

1. Noun. The monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols.

Exact synonyms: Hydroxyl Group, Hydroxyl Radical
Generic synonyms: Chemical Group, Group, Radical

Definition of Hydroxyl

1. n. A compound radical, or unsaturated group, HO, consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen. It is a characteristic part of the hydrates, the alcohols, the oxygen acids, etc.

Definition of Hydroxyl

1. Noun. (chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hydroxyl

1. the radical or group containing oxygen and hydrogen [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hydroxyl

1. A compound radical, or unsaturated group, HO, consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen. It is a characteristic part of the hydrates, the alcohols, the oxygen acids, etc. Origin: Hydro-, 2 + oxygen + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydroxyl

hydroxyethyl methacrylates
hydroxyethylcellulose
hydroxyethylpromethazine
hydroxyethylrutoside
hydroxyethyls
hydroxyfatty acid
hydroxyglutarate
hydroxyglutaric acid
hydroxyguanosine
hydroxyhemin
hydroxyindole oxidase
hydroxyindoleacetic acid
hydroxyisovalerate dehydrogenase
hydroxyitraconazole
hydroxykynureninuria
hydroxyl (current term)
hydroxyl group
hydroxyl ion
hydroxyl radical
hydroxylamine
hydroxylamine dismutase
hydroxylamine oxidase
hydroxylamines
hydroxylamino
hydroxylammonium
hydroxylapatite
hydroxylapatites
hydroxylase
hydroxylases
hydroxylate

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