Carboxylic
Pronunciation: /kɑːrbɔːkˈsɪlɪk/
Carboxylic (adj)
- Relating to a type of organic acid that contains a specific group with carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
- Having the carboxyl group in its structure, often found in organic molecules.
Examples
- A carboxylic acid has a carbon-oxygen-hydrogen group in it.
- In chemistry, carboxylic compounds often smell sour and contain carboxyl groups.
Carboxylic (adjective)
Examples
- A carboxylic group can form hydrogen bonds with water.
- Carboxylic groups often appear in organic acids.