First Known Use: 1812
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hydroxy
adjective hy·droxy \hī-ˈdräk-sē\
Definition of HYDROXY
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Origin of HYDROXY
International Scientific Vocabulary, from hydroxyl
Medical Dictionary
hydroxy
adjective hy·droxy \hī-ˈdräk-sē\
Medical Definition of HYDROXY
: being or containing hydroxyl; especially : containing hydroxyl in place of hydrogen—often used in combination <hydroxybutyric acid>
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