Word Study
Hydroxy-
CIDE DICTIONARY
Hydroxy-,
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an ingredient. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Hydroxy-, comb. form Chem. having a hydroxide ion (or ions) or a hydroxyl group (or groups) (hydroxybenzoic acid).
Etymology
HYDROGEN + OXYGEN
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