hydroxyl

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols

Etymology

From a blend of hydrogen + oxygen + -yl.

Synonyms

hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical

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