carboxyl
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(adjective) (chemistry) relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical |
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Synonyms: carboxylic |
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(noun) the univalent radical COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids |
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Synonyms: carboxyl group |
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Related Words: group, radical |
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