hydroxylated
/haɪˈdrɑksəleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Describes a molecule that has had a hydroxyl group added to it.
- Hydroxylated compounds are often more water-soluble than their original forms.
- Hydroxylated fatty acids play a role in cell signaling.
- The lab analyzed the hydroxylated version of the drug for safety.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense or past participle of hydroxylate; having added a hydroxyl group.
- Once the molecule was hydroxylated, it became easier to break down.
- They hydroxylated the sample to increase its reactivity.
- The enzyme hydroxylated the substrate within minutes.