Definitions for: Hydroxy


[adj] being or containing a hydroxyl group



Webster (1913) Definition: Hy*drox"y- (Chem.)
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl
as an ingredient.

Hydroxy acid (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the
hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic
hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an
alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and
tartaric acids are hydroxy acids.

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