hydroxyl

or hy·drox·y

[ hahy-drok-suh l ]
/ haɪˈdrɒk səl /

adjective

containing the hydroxyl group.

Origin of hydroxyl

First recorded in 1865–70; hydr-2 + ox(y)-2 + -yl

OTHER WORDS FROM hydroxyl

hy·drox·yl·ic [hahy-drok-sil-ik] /ˌhaɪ drɒkˈsɪl ɪk/, adjective

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.

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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, adjective

British 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-drŏksĭl ]

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-drŏksē ]

Containing the hydroxyl group (OH).

Scientific definitions for hydroxy (2 of 2)

hydroxyl
[ hī-drŏksĭl ]

The group OH. Hydroxyl is present in bases, certain acids, hydroxides, and alcohols.