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dihydroxy benzene Hydroquinone Hy`dro*qui"none, n. [Hydro-, 2 + quinone.]
(Chem.)
A white crystalline substance, C6H4(OH)2, obtained by the
reduction of quinone. It is a diacid phenol, resembling, and
metameric with, pyrocatechin and resorcin. Called also
dihydroxy benzene.
Hydroxy acid Hydroxy- Hy*drox"y- (Chem.)
A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl
as an ingredient.
Hydroxy acid (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the
hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic
hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an
alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and
tartaric acids are hydroxy acids.
hydroxy cymene Thymol Thym"ol, n. [Thyme + -ol.] (Chem.)
A phenol derivative of cymene, C10H13.OH, isomeric with
carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white
crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong
antiseptic properties; -- called also hydroxy cymene.
hydroxy hexane Mannite Man"nite, n. [Cf. F. mannite.]
1. (Chem.) A white crystalline substance of a sweet taste
obtained from a so-called manna, the dried sap of the
flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus); -- called also
mannitol, and hydroxy hexane. Cf. Dulcite.
Oxy acid Oxy- Ox"y- (Chem.)
A prefix, also used adjectively, designating:
(a) A compound containing oxygen.
(b) A compound containing the hydroxyl group, more properly
designated by hydroxy-. See Hydroxy-.
Oxy acid. See Oxyacid (below).
