Associations to the word «Carboxyl»

Wiktionary

CARBOXYL, noun. (organic chemistry) A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.
CARBOXYL METHYLTRANSFERASE, noun. (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the methylation of a carboxyl group
CARBOXYL METHYLTRANSFERASES, noun. Plural of carboxyl methyltransferase

Dictionary definition

CARBOXYL, noun. The univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids.
CARBOXYL, adjective. Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical.

Wise words

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