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hydroxyl

/haɪˈdrɑːksɪl/ /haɪˈdrɒksɪl/

Meanings
noun
A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

Examples :

"The scientist added a hydroxyl group to the molecule to make it a type of alcohol. "
chemistry biochemistry compound substance

Related Words

Illustration phenols

phenols noun

/ˈfiːnɒlz/ /ˈfiːnɔlz/

A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound, C6H5OH, derived from benzene and used in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic; once called carbolic acid.

""Some cleaning products contain phenols to kill germs and disinfect surfaces." "

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organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

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radical noun

/ˈɹædɪkəl/

(historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

"The radical proposed a new school policy to improve student access to resources. "

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chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

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certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

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present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

Illustration alcohols

alcohols noun

/ˈælkəhɔlz/ /ˈælkəˌhɔlz/

Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).

"Many hand sanitizers contain alcohols, like isopropyl alcohol, to kill germs. "

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scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

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univalent noun

/juːˈnɪvələnt/

Any univalent chromosome.

"During the cell division process of meiosis, if a pair of chromosomes fails to match up properly, the single, unpaired chromosome is called a univalent. "

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functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "

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molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

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compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "