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Carboxyl

noun
1.
The univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids.  Synonym: carboxyl group.
adjective
1.
Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical.  Synonym: carboxylic.



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... >C:O (sometimes termed the carbonyl or keto group) characterizes the ketones (q.v.). A third hydroxyl group may be introduced into the -CH:O residue with the formation of the radical -C(OH):O; this is known as the carboxyl group, and characterizes ...
— Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 - "Chtelet" to "Chicago" • Various


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