hydroxyl

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

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Affix from English hydrogen + English oxygen.

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oxygen

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