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Hydroxy

Hydroxy can refer to:In chemical nomenclature, the prefix "hydroxy-" shows the presence of a hydroxyl functional group (−OH). An abbreviation for the medication hydroxyzine, which is commonly sold under the brand names Atarax, Ucerax, Serecid, and Vistaril. Hydroxy gas, a nickname for oxyhydrogen, a combination of hydrogen and oxygen gas produced from the electrolysis of water.

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Hydroxy can refer to:

  • In chemical nomenclature, the prefix "hydroxy-" shows the presence of a hydroxyl functional group (−OH).
  • An abbreviation for the medication hydroxyzine, which is commonly sold under the brand names Atarax, Ucerax, Serecid, and Vistaril.
  • Hydroxy gas, a nickname for oxyhydrogen, a combination of hydrogen and oxygen gas produced from the electrolysis of water.