WordNet
hydroxyl group
n. the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols [syn: hydroxyl, hydroxyl radical]
Usage examples of "hydroxyl group".
Thus, there is \j-ethynylestradiol, in which a two-carbon chain is attached to carbon-iy in addition to the hydroxyl group.
CBG acid may be con- verted to CBGM (CBG acid monomethyl ether), or a hydroxyl group (OH) attaches to the geraniol portion of the molecule forming hydroxy-CBG acid.