carboxylic acid

noun

Meaning

Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

Related words

carboxyl(English)carboxy(English)carboxylate(English)dicarboxylic acid(English)carotenoic acid(English)hydroxy acid(English)ketocarboxylic acid(English)carboxyacyl(English)

Sources

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