hydroxyl
or hy·drox·y
[ hahy-drok-suh l ]
/ haɪˈdrɒk səl /
adjective
containing the hydroxyl group.
OTHER WORDS FROM hydroxyl
hy·drox·yl·ic [hahy-drok-sil-ik] /ˌhaɪ drɒkˈsɪl ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby hydroxyl
Definition for hydroxy (2 of 2)
hydroxy-
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the hydroxyl group is present: hydroxyketone.
Example sentences from the Web for hydroxy
On boiling with water, they are partially reconverted into the hydroxy acids.
But along with these three general classes are found all kinds of connecting links: Acid salts, basic salts, hydroxy acids, etc.
Negro Folk Rhymes |Thomas W. Talley
British Dictionary definitions for hydroxy (1 of 3)
hydroxy
/ (haɪˈdrɒksɪ) /
adjective
(of a chemical compound) containing one or more hydroxyl groups
Word Origin for hydroxy
C19:
hydro- +
oxy (
gen)
British Dictionary definitions for hydroxy (2 of 3)
hydroxyl
/ (haɪˈdrɒksɪl) /
noun
(modifier)
of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group -OH or the ion OH –
a hydroxyl group or radical
Derived forms of hydroxyl
hydroxylic, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for hydroxy (3 of 3)
hydroxy-
combining form
(in chemical compounds) indicating the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups or ions
Word Origin for hydroxy-
from
hydro- +
oxy (
gen)
Medical definitions for hydroxy (1 of 2)
hydroxy-
pref.
Having, adding, or substituting a hydroxyl radical in a compound:hydroxyapatite.
Medical definitions for hydroxy (2 of 2)
hydroxyl
[ 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.
Scientific definitions for hydroxy (1 of 2)
hydroxy
[ hī-drŏk′sē ]
Containing the hydroxyl group (OH).
Scientific definitions for hydroxy (2 of 2)
hydroxyl
[ hī-drŏk′sĭl ]
The group OH. Hydroxyl is present in bases, certain acids, hydroxides, and alcohols.