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1. (n.) hydroxyl
the univalent group OH, found in both organic compounds, as ethyl alcohol, C
Etymology: (1865–70; hydr -2+ox(ygen)+ -yl)
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1. (noun) hydroxyl, hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical
the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
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1. (noun) hydroxyl
a compound radical, or unsaturated group, HO, consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen. It is a characteristic part of the hydrates, the alcohols, the oxygen acids, etc
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