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carboxyl

Noun CEFR B2
kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl

Definitions

A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.

Equivalents

Españolcarboxilo
Françaiscarboxyle
DeutschCarboxyCarboxygruppe
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

carboxyl methyltransferase carboxylase carboxylate carboxylation carboxylbenzoyl carboxylesterase

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