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nounthe univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids
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adjectiverelating 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