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