monohydroxy

[ mon-uh-hahy-drok-see ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. (of a molecule) containing one hydroxyl group.

monohydroxy

/ ˌmɒnəʊhaɪˈdrɒksɪ /

adjective

1. (of a chemical compound) containing one hydroxyl group per molecule Alsomonohydric

Word History and Origins

Origin of monohydroxy¹

1940–45; mono- + hydroxy ( def )