hydroxyl

Meaning

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

Synonyms

hydroxyl group

hydroxyl radical

Translations

ossidrile

hidroxila

υδροξύλιο

groupement hydroxyle

hydroxyle

idrossile

hidroxílico

hidroxilo

هيدروكسيل

oxhidrilo

hidroxil

Hydroxyl

Etymology

From a blend of hydrogen + oxygen + -yl.