hydroxyl

noun hy·drox·yl \hī-ˈdräk-səl\

Definition of HYDROXYL

: the chemical group, ion, or radical OH that consists of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen and is neutral or negatively charged

: hydroxide 1

— hy·drox·yl·ic \ˌhī-ˌdräk-ˈsi-lik\ adjective

See hydroxyl defined for kids

hydr- + ox- + -yl

First Known Use: 1869

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·drox·yl \hī-ˈdräk-səl\

: the chemical group or ion OH that consists of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen and is neutral or positively charged

—hy·drox·yl·ic \ˌhī-ˌdräk-ˈsil-ik\ adjective

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