Word
hydroxy
Phoneticshy·droxy
US/ˌhaɪˈdɹɔksi/
UK/hˈaɪdɹɒksi/
Definition
adj. containing a hydroxyl group, which is a chemical part made of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom. You usually see this in names of chemicals or in science.
adj. containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) as a functional group. Typically used in chemical nomenclature to describe organic compounds or inorganic salts.
Examples
“The scientist tested the hydroxy compound for its properties.”
“In organic chemistry, a hydroxy group is essential for forming alcohols and other functional derivatives.”
“The presence of a hydroxy group significantly increases the polarity of a molecule, often enhancing its solubility in water and its ability to form hydrogen bonds with other substances.”
Examples
simple
“The scientist tested the hydroxy compound for its properties.”
contextual
“In organic chemistry, a hydroxy group is essential for forming alcohols and other functional derivatives.”
complex
“The presence of a hydroxy group significantly increases the polarity of a molecule, often enhancing its solubility in water and its ability to form hydrogen bonds with other substances.”
Etymology
hydro- + oxy
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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