carboxyl
the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids • Syn: carboxyl group • Derivationally related forms: carboxylic • Hypernyms: group, radical, chemical group
relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical • Syn: carboxylic • Pertains to noun: carboxyl group (for: carboxylic), carboxyl group • Derivationally related forms: carboxyl (for: carboxylic) • Topics: chemistry, chemical science
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