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Hydroxyl

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Noun

1. hydroxyl, hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical

the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols

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Hydroxyl

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noun
(modifier)
of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group -OH or the ion OH–
a hydroxyl group or radical

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Hydroxyl

see synonyms of hydroxyl
noun
the monovalent radical OH, present in all hydroxides

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Hydroxyl

see synonyms of hydroxyl
n.
The univalent group OH, a characteristic component of bases, certain acids, phenols, alcohols, carboxylic and sulfonic acids, and amphoteric compounds.

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