Definition of carboxyls

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • carboxyls is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 23
  • carboxyls is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 23
  • carboxyls is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 25

Definition of carboxyls


  • the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. carboxyl group
  • relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. carboxylic

See definition of carboxyls in Merriam Webster