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carboxyl

DEFINITIONS OF: carboxyl

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n the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids

Synonyms:
carboxyl group
Type of:
chemical group, group, radical
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

adj relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical

Synonyms:
carboxylic
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