Definition of Hydroxyl group

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

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

Medical Definition of Hydroxyl group

1. An -OH or alcohol group on a larger molecule. The oxygen is single-bonded to the hydrogen and has one free bond to the rest of the molecule. Molecules with one or more hydroxyl groups are called alcohols. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydroxyl Group

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

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