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carboxyl

Pronunciation: /kɑːˈbɒksʌɪl, -sɪl/
(also carboxy)
Definition of carboxyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting the acid radical COOH, present in most organic acids:the carboxyl group

Origin:

mid 19th century: from carbo- + ox- 'oxygen' + -yl

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