Carboxylic acid
Pronunciation: /kɑɹbɔkˈsɪɫɪk ˈæsəd/
Carboxylic acid (noun)
- An organic compound that contains the COOH group and can react with bases to form salts.
Examples
- A carboxylic acid has a COOH group in its structure.
- Carboxylic acid molecules often show acidic behavior in water.