Hydroxylate

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • v. To introduce hydroxyl into (a compound).
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  • v. To introduce a hydroxyl group into a compound
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In chem., to cause to combine with the radical hydroxyl.
    • Word Usage
    "It appears that boron may be needed to activate hydroxylate specific steroid hormones such as vitamin D, testosterone, and estradiol."
     
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