monohydroxy


monohydroxy

(ˌmɒnəʊhaɪˈdrɒksɪ) adj (Chemistry) (of a chemical compound) containing one hydroxyl group per molecule. Also: monohydric

mon•o•hy•drox•y

(ˌmɒn ə haɪˈdrɒk si)

adj. (of a molecule) containing one hydroxyl group. [1940–45]