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(hy-drox-yl) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical group made of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom.

Example Sentence

Alkyl groups and hydroxyl ions have univalence.

More Example Sentences

Water contains a hydroxyl group in its structure.

Synonyms

hydroxide; alcohol group; functional group

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