Associations to the word «Carboxylic»

Wiktionary

CARBOXYLIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.
CARBOXYLIC ACID, noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, noun. Plural of carboxylic acid

Dictionary definition

CARBOXYLIC, adjective. Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical.

Wise words

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