hydroxyl_radical
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
Synonyms: hydroxyl_group hydroxyl
Related terms: group
Similar spelling:   hydrazo_radical
  hydroxybutyric_acid
  hydroxymethyl
  hydrochloric_acid
  hydroxyl_group
  hydroxyacetic_acid
  hydroxybenzoic_acid