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hydroxy-

  1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the hydroxyl group is present.

    hydroxyketone.



hydroxy

1

/ ɪˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a chemical compound) containing one or more hydroxyl groups

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hydroxy-

2

combining form

  1. (in chemical compounds) indicating the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups or ions

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hydroxy

  1. Containing the hydroxyl group (OH).

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hydroxy1

C19: hydro- + oxy ( gen )

Origin of hydroxy2

from hydro- + oxy ( gen )
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Example Sentences

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Avoid products containing potent alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and retinol, Galamgam said.

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“Many of these products are formulated for adults and contain harsh ingredients, such as hydroxy acids, retinoids and artificial fragrances, which are too aggressive for young, delicate skin and can cause irritation or long-term damage.”

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But many of its bestsellers, which cost about £60 each, contain exfoliators such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids and vitamin-A derivative retinol.

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Furthermore, the new platinum complex could catalyze the hydroxy/alkoxy alkylation of olefins -- a reaction that could not be catalyzed with existing well-known ligands.

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Superfrau contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid found in moisturizers and serums.

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When To Use

What does hydroxy- mean?

Hydroxy- is a combining form used like a prefix denoting chemical compounds in which the hydroxyl group is present. The hydroxyl group is a group of univalent compounds that contain oxygen and hydrogen, as indicated with the symbols -OH. It is used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.Hydroxy- comes from the combination of two forms. The first form is hydr-, meaning “hydrogen.” The second is oxy-, meaning "oxygen."What are variants of hydroxy-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, hydroxy- becomes hydrox-, as in hydroxide.

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