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hydroxy Definition

hy·droxy (hī dräks′ē)

adjective

containing or related to hydroxyl

hydroxy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • acid: Lactose is a natural alpha hydroxy acid that gently removes dead skin cells.
  • group: So we replaced one of the protons by a hydroxy group.
  • probe: We suggest that you try a phenolic hydroxy Probe so type OH as the probe type.
  • toluene: The base contains butylated hydroxy toluene, ( E321 ) an anti-oxidant.
  • compound: If the hydroxy compound is acidic, it will be written in the form H x XO y.