Deoxy

//diːˈɒksi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing any compound formally derived from another by replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. not-comparable

Synonyms

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desoxy

Etymology

From de- + oxy.

Related phrases

deoxy sugarchemical compound

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