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Hydroxy-

Hy-drox′y-

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(Chem.)
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an ingredient.
Hydroxy acid
(Chem.)
,
an organic acid, having (besides the hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and tartaric acids are hydroxy acids.

Definition 2024

hydroxy-

hydroxy-

See also: hydroxy

English

Prefix

hydroxy-

  1. (chemistry) having, or derived from a hydroxyl radical

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Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɦiˈdrɔksi/

Prefix

hydroxy-

  1. (organic chemistry) hydroxy-

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Derived terms

Category Dutch words prefixed with hydroxy- not found

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