hydroxyl
noun/haɪˈdrɒksɪl/
Frequency rank: #17,272 most common English word
Meaning
A chemical group consisting of one oxygen atom bonded to one hydrogen atom (OH), commonly found in alcohols and acids.
Example sentence
The scientist noted that hydroxyl groups in the molecule made it highly soluble in water.
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