hydroxy
Containing OH group
Hydroxy is a chemistry term designating the presence of a hydroxyl group—an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (–OH).
It appears in compound names to indicate this feature: hydroxyapatite, hydroxychloroquine.
Alpha hydroxy acids are used in skincare products for exfoliation.
The prefix distinguishes compounds from their non-hydroxylated forms.
Drinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- propanolThree-carbon hydroxyl compound
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- butanolFour-carbon alcohol solvent
pentanol · glycol · glycerol · sorbitol · xylitol · mannitol · erythritol · cetyl alcohol
Tending to absorb water
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- aqueousPertaining to liquid solutions
- dipoleSeparated opposite charges
- electronegativityAtomic electron attraction strength
miscible · water-soluble · partitioning · dielectric · hygroscopic · solvation · hydration · dissolution
Heme protein transferring electrons
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
vitamin C · proline · collagen · steroid · neurotransmitter · serotonin · dopamine · tyrosine
Losing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- acidityLow pH condition
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- methanolToxic one-carbon alcohol
- propanolThree-carbon hydroxyl compound
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
butanol · pentanol · glycol · glycerol · sorbitol · xylitol · mannitol · erythritol · cetyl alcohol · phenol
hydrophilic
Tending to absorb water
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- aqueousPertaining to liquid solutions
- dipoleSeparated opposite charges
electronegativity · miscible · water-soluble · partitioning · dielectric · hygroscopic · solvation · hydration · dissolution
cytochrome
Heme protein transferring electrons
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
cofactor · vitamin C · proline · collagen · steroid · neurotransmitter · serotonin · dopamine · tyrosine
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- esterificationForming esters chemically
acidity · pKa · elimination · substitution · condensation
lactic
Of or from dairy
bonding
Forming close connections
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- substitutionExchange of one for another
- positionLocation or stance
terminal · secondary · tertiary · alpha · beta · gamma · mono · poly · free · bound
- prefixespre-, anti, post-, contra, re-
- chemical groupsmethyl, amino, ethyl, carboxyl, phenyl
- chemical nameschemical name, common names, common name, preferred name, traditional name
hydroxyanhydrous
Containing no water
dehydrated · anhydride · dry · desiccated
- hydrogen balloonBuoyant craft using lightest element
- hydrogen bombThermonuclear fusion weapon
- hydrogen peroxideOxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- alpha hydroxy acidsOrganic acids for exfoliation
- hydrogen bondElectronegativity-based intermolecular attraction
- liquid hydrogenCryogenic form of lightest element