monohydroxy

American

[mon-uh-hahy-drok-see] / ˌmɒn ə haɪˈdrɒk si /

adjective

Chemistry.

(of a molecule) containing one hydroxyl group.

monohydroxy British

/ ˌmɒnəʊhaɪˈdrɒksɪ /

adjective

Also: monohydric. (of a chemical compound) containing one hydroxyl group per molecule

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Etymology

Origin of monohydroxy

1940–45; mono- + hydroxy ( def. )

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