hydroxy

See also: hydroxy-

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

hydroxy (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.

Derived terms

• alpha-hydroxy acid
• hydroxy acid
• hydroxy ester

 

Related terms

• dehydroxy
• heptahydroxy
• hydroxy-
• hydroxyl

 

Translations

Translations

• Greek: υδροξύ n (ydroxý)

Etymology 2

Noun

hydroxy (uncountable)

1. (informal, pharmacology) Clipping of hydroxychloroquine.
   • 2020 July 28, Remarks by President Trump in Press Briefing‎^[1]:

     So, we know from that standpoint — because it’s been so many years, from a safety standpoint, it’s safe. I happen to think, based on what I’ve read — I’ve read a lot about hydroxy. I happen to think that it has an impact, especially at the early years.