adjective
- of, relating to, or containing a carboxyl group (a functional group consisting of a carbon atom bonded to an oxygen atom and a hydroxyl group)
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that contain at least one carboxyl group.
- Acetic acid is a simple carboxylic acid found in vinegar.
- The carboxylic group is responsible for the acidic properties of these molecules.
- Many amino acids have both amino and carboxylic functional groups.
- Fatty acids are long-chain carboxylic acids found in fats and oils.