carboxyl group

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Noun carboxyl group has 1 sense

carboxyl, carboxyl group - the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids
--₁ is a kind of group, radical, chemical group

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Carboxyl Group

Noun: The carboxyl group is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Example Sentence: The carboxyl group is a crucial component of organic acids, such as acetic acid.

Adjective: When referring to a compound or molecule, carboxyl group describes the presence of this specific functional group.

Example Sentence: The carboxyl group in citric acid gives it its sour taste.

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