hy·drox·y (h -dr k s )adj. Containing the hydroxyl group. [From hydroxyl.] |
hydroxy [haɪˈdrɒksɪ]
adj
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (of a chemical compound) containing one or more hydroxyl groups
[hydro- + oxy(gen)]
| hydroxy (h-drks) Containing the hydroxyl group (OH). |
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| Adj. | 1. | hydroxy - being or containing a hydroxyl group |
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