HYDROXYL GROUP
(noun)Definitions
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Hydroxyl Group.
Hydroxyl Group - as a noun
The monovalent group -oh in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hydroxyl25hydroxyl radicalExample Sentences
"The hydroxyl group is an important functional group in alcohols."
"The hydroxyl groups in this compound can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules."
"The hydroxyl group in glucose is responsible for its solubility in water."
"Chemists need to consider the reactivity of the hydroxyl group when designing drugs."
"The hydroxyl group attached to the benzene ring gives phenol its unique chemical properties."
