hydroximic

/haɪˈdrɒksɪmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or containing a hydroxyl group (–OH).

“The hydroximic properties of the compound made it useful in various chemical reactions.”

2. noun

A hydroxyl group (–OH) in a chemical compound.

“The research focused on the hydroximic structure of the newly discovered molecule.”

Synonyms

  • hydroxyl
  • hydroxylic

Antonyms

  • dehydroxyl
  • dehydroxylic