carboxylic
/ˌkɑrbɑkˈsɪlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or containing the carboxyl group (a chemical group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group).
- The chemist studied the carboxylic structure of the new molecule.
- The carboxylic functional group is common in organic acids like acetic acid.
- Many carboxylic compounds are found in fruits and give them their sour taste.