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carboxyl
[ kahr-bok-sil ]
carboxyl
/ kär-bŏk′səl /
- The radical COOH, characteristic of all carboxylic acids.
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- carbox·ylic adjective
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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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