carboxyl

[ kahr-bok-sil ]

adjective

1. containing the carboxyl group.

carboxyl

/ kär-bŏk′səl /

1. The radical COOH, characteristic of all carboxylic acids.

Other Words From

• carbox·ylic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of carboxyl¹

First recorded in 1865–70; carb- + ox(ygen) + -yl

Example Sentences

The carboxyl group constitutes another convenient starting-point for the orientation of many types of organic compounds.

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When treated with alkalies, they lose their carboxyl groups and become ætioporphyrin.

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Entrance of the carboxyl or sulpho groups weakens toxic action.

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