Definitions for "Hydroxyl group"
(hy- droks-ul) A functional group consisting of a hydrogen atom joined to an oxygen atom by a polar covalent bond. Molecules possessing this group are soluble in water and are called alcohols.
the -OH functional group present in alcohols.
the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
Keywords:  hydroksyyliryhm
Hydroksyyliryhmä Hydroxylgrupp -OH