Hydroxyl

What do we mean by hydroxyl?

The univalent group OH, a characteristic component of bases, certain acids, phenols, alcohols, carboxylic and sulfonic acids, and amphoteric compounds. noun

A compound radical (OH) which has never been isolated, but which is a factor in a vast number of chemical compounds. noun

A compound radical, or unsaturated group, HO, consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen. It is a characteristic part of the hydrates, the alcohols, the oxygen acids, etc. noun

A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds. noun

The monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols noun

A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

The acid name for dihydrogen monoxide, or more commonly known,h2o. Generally used as a way to trick people. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to hydroxyl:
hydroxyl, hydroxy, hydroxy-, hydromel, hydrosol, hydrogel, hydrox, hydromys.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word hydroxyl:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe hydroxyl:
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Words that sound like hydroxyl:
hydroxyl, hydrocele, hydroxy, hydrox, hydrosol, hydroxide, hydrogel, hyraxes, dead axle, bedraggle.