Carboxyl (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The carboxyl group in the amino acid molecule is responsible for its acidic properties.
- Carboxyl compounds are commonly found in organic acids, such as citric acid and vinegar.
- The carboxyl radical is a functional group that consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.
- The enzyme catalyzed the reaction by removing the carboxyl group from the substrate molecule.
- Carboxyl groups are also found in the side chains of certain amino acids, such as aspartic acid and glutamic acid.