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单词 carboxyl
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Definition of carboxyl in English:

carboxyl

(also carboxy)
noun kɑːˈbɒksɪlkɑːˈbɒksʌɪlkɑrˈbɑksəl
Chemistry
  • as modifier Of or denoting the acid radical —COOH, present in most organic acids.

    〔化〕羧基

    the carboxyl group

    羧基。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is caused by a dehydration reaction between the hydroxyl group from the glycerol and the carboxyl groups of the fatty acids.
    • The carboxyl group of lysergic acid has been reduced to a methyl group.
    • It is a weak organic acid that contains a carboxyl group.
    • The ‘head’ of the molecule contains a phosphate group, glycerol, and the carboxyl groups from two long-chain fatty acids.
    • Natural proteins are made up of alpha-amino acids, which have a carboxyl group and an amino group separated by one carbon atom.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from carbo- + ox- 'oxygen' + -yl.

Definition of carboxyl in US English:

carboxyl

nounkɑrˈbɑksəlkärˈbäksəl
Chemistry
  • as modifier Of or denoting the acid radical —COOH, present in most organic acids.

    〔化〕羧基

    the carboxyl group

    羧基。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The ‘head’ of the molecule contains a phosphate group, glycerol, and the carboxyl groups from two long-chain fatty acids.
    • It is a weak organic acid that contains a carboxyl group.
    • Natural proteins are made up of alpha-amino acids, which have a carboxyl group and an amino group separated by one carbon atom.
    • This is caused by a dehydration reaction between the hydroxyl group from the glycerol and the carboxyl groups of the fatty acids.
    • The carboxyl group of lysergic acid has been reduced to a methyl group.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from carbo- + ox- ‘oxygen’ + -yl.

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