hydroxyl

Plural: hydroxyls

Noun

A functional group containing an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom.
the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

Examples

Playing HYDROXYL earned him a perfect score, like forming an essential chemical bond.

Origin / Etymology

From a blend of hydrogen + oxygen + -yl.

Synonyms

hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical

Scrabble Score: 25

hydroxyl: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hydroxyl: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hydroxyl: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

hydroxyl: valid Words With Friends Word