Plural of hydroxyl
regular plural
The plural of hydroxyl is hydroxyls.
Forms of hydroxyl
| Singular | hydroxyl |
|---|---|
| Plural | hydroxyls |
| Countable | countable |
Hydroxyls in a sentence
- This class of acetogenins possesses a THF ring with one or two flanking hydroxyls and various terminal lactone rings.2006, Ed Atta-Ur-Rahman, Studies in Natural Products Chemistry. From the entry acetogenins
Meaning of hydroxyl
- noun A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.
Questions about the plural of hydroxyl
- What is the plural of hydroxyl?
- The plural of hydroxyl is hydroxyls.
- Is hydroxyl countable?
- Hydroxyl is a countable noun.
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