deoxy

See also: deoxy-

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ oxy.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /diːˈɒksi/

Adjective

deoxy (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Describing any compound formally derived from another by replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom

Derived terms

• deoxy sugar
• dideoxy

Anagrams

• Doxey, exody, oxyde