2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Hydroxy- \Hy*drox"y-\ (Chem.) A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an ingredient. [1913 Webster] {Hydroxy acid} (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and tartaric acids are hydroxy acids. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: hydroxy adj : being or containing a hydroxyl group
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