hydroxy

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Definition of hydroxy in English English dictionary: Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical
Note: used as a prefix, hydroxy-, in the names of very many organic compounds.; {i} type of radical (Chemistry); being or containing a hydroxyl group; A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an ingredient
hydroxy acid: a carboxylic acid that also contains a hydroxy group
hydroxy-: having, or derived from a hydroxyl radical
hydroxy acid: any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
alpha-hydroxy acid: Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles

hydroxy

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hy·dro·xy

haydrôksi

/ˌhīˈdrôksē/ /ˌhaɪˈdrɔːksiː/

[ hI-'dräk-sE ] (adjective.) 1812. International Scientific Vocabulary, from hydroxyl.

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