About The Word Hydroxy
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Hydroxy
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What's The Definition Of Hydroxy?
[adj] being or containing a hydroxyl group
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hydroxy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hydroxy: See Also | Hydroxy In Webster's Dictionary \Hy*drox"y-\ (Chem.)
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl
as an ingredient.
{Hydroxy acid} (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the
hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic
hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an
alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and
tartaric acids are hydroxy acids.
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