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a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the hydroxyl group is present: hydroxyketone.

hy⋅drox⋅yl

[hahy-drok-suhl]
–adjective
containing the hydroxyl group.
Also, hy⋅drox⋅y.


Origin:
1865–70; hydr- 2 + ox(y)- + -yl


hy⋅drox⋅yl⋅ic, [hahy-drok-sil-ik] , adjective
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hy·drox·y   (hī-drŏk'sē)   
adj.  Containing the hydroxyl group.

[From hydroxyl.]
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Main Entry: hy·droxy
Pronunciation: hI-'dräk-sE
Function: adjective
: being or containing hydroxyl; especially : containinghydroxyl in place of hydrogen —often used in combination <hydroxybutyric acid>

Main Entry: hy·drox·yl
Pronunciation: hI-'dräk-s&l
Function: noun
1 : the chemical group or ion OH that consists of one atomof hydrogen and one of oxygen and is neutral or positively charged
2 : HYDROXIDE 1hy·drox·yl·ic /"hI-"dräk-'sil-ik/ adjective
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hydroxy- pref.
Having, adding, or substituting a hydroxyl radical in a compound: hydroxyapatite.

hydroxyl hy·drox·yl (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.

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hydroxy   (hī-drŏk'sē)  Pronunciation Key 
Containing the hydroxyl group (OH).
hydroxyl   (hī-drŏk'sĭl)  Pronunciation Key 
The group OH. Hydroxyl is present in bases, certain acids, hydroxides, and alcohols.
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