Carboxyl

//kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl//

Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "carboxyl" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

carboxy carboxyl methyltransferase carboxylase carboxylate carboxylesterase carboxylic carboxylterminal carboxyltransferase dicarboxylyl isocarboxazid thiocarboxyl tricarballylic acid

Derived From

Context

chemistry organic chemistry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

chemical group group radical

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

carbonyl carboxylic acid cooh functional group hydroxyl univalent

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