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hydroxyl
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[hʌɪˈdrɒksʌɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- of or denoting the radical —OH, present in alcohols and many other organic compounds
(e.g: a hydroxyl group)
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Origin
:
mid 19th century: from a blend of hydrogen and oxygen, + -yl
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