hydroxyethyl
nounEtymology From hydroxy- + ethyl.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Especially, In compounds The univalent radical HO-CH₂-CH₂- derived from ethylene glycol
- Derived terms
- hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethylrutoside