hydroxyl

== English == === Etymology === From a blend of hydrogen +‎ oxygen +‎ -yl. === Pronunciation === === Noun === hydroxyl (plural hydroxyls) (chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== hydroxide ==== Translations ====