hydroxy Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: HH AY0 D R AO1 K S IY0
What Does Hydroxy Mean?
Hydroxy is an adjective that means Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical. As a noun, it means Clipping of hydroxychloroquine. As a noun, it means An antimalarial drug used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Hydroxy Definition (Adjective)
- Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.
Hydroxy as a Noun
- Clipping of hydroxychloroquine.
- 7-hydroxymitragynine
Noun
- An antimalarial drug used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Synonyms of Hydroxy
Hydroxy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hydroxy
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Hydroxy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
hydroxy (not comparable)
hydroxy (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Hydroxy
Origin of Hydroxy
From hydro- + oxy.