hydroxyl
The English word “hydroxyl” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.
Etymology
From a blend of hydrogen + oxygen + -yl.
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