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Definitions of carboxyl
  1. noun
    the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids

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  2. adjective
    relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical

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Definition that contains carboxyl
  • peptide amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
  • carboxylic relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical
  • succinic acid a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes
  • monocarboxylic containing one carboxyl group
  • carboxyl relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical
  • peptide linkage the primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide
  • sebacic acid a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
  • hexanedioic acid a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
  • decarboxylate lose a carboxyl group
  • valeric acid a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
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