hydroxyl group
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hydroxyl group
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The third acid group of the citric acid then reacts with the hydroxyl group on the same molecule.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2024
"This incision by ERCC1-XPF creates a markable free hydroxyl group in the DNA, enabling us to sequence DNA and locate these breaks," explains Dr. Son.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024
In the end, swapping the position of a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group on the backbone of the molecule blocked its ability to bind to cholesterol.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 8, 2023
During this process, the hydroxyl group of one monosaccharide combines with the hydrogen of another monosaccharide, releasing a molecule of water and forming a covalent bond.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Sodium or potassium dissolves in them with the formation of alcoholates, the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group being replaced by the metal.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
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