carboxyl (adj.)

  1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical

    [ Syn: carboxylic ]

    carboxyl (n.)

  1. the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids

    [ Syn: carboxyl group ]

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