Definition

Changed to include a carboxyl group, which is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Example

The researchers studied the effects of carboxylated compounds on plant growth.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new experiment they did with carboxylated compounds?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered that carboxylated molecules can enhance certain reactions significantly.

That sounds fascinating! Science is always coming up with interesting stuff.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carboxylated → It is formed from "carboxyl" (from the combination of "carboxy-" which comes from "carbon" and "oxygen" and the suffix "-yl" indicating a functional group) and "-ated" (meaning to have undergone a process). The term "carboxylated" refers to a compound that has undergone the process of adding a carboxyl group, which is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Memory Tip

Think of a compound that has been 'processed' ('-ated') to include a 'carboxyl group' ('carboxyl'), which is made of carbon and oxygen. This helps you remember that 'carboxylated' means it has been modified to include this specific functional group.

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