hydroxyle
\i.dʁok.sil\
The verdict
“hydroxyle” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency French
- 9
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Groupement R-OH qui se rencontre en particulier dans les alcools et les phénols.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | hydroxyle |
| Language | French |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | \i.dʁok.sil\ |
| Letters | 9 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “hydroxyle” sits in French frequency
Rare enough to double-check
hydroxyle is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \i.dʁok.sil\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
No misspelling variants are generated for hydroxyle in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is hydroxyle, spelled H-Y-D-R-O-X-Y-L-E.
Definition
- 1Groupement R-OH qui se rencontre en particulier dans les alcools et les phénols.
- 2Radical OH produit par exemple lors de réactions de dissociation de peroxydes, en présence d'ions de métaux de transition (Fe(II), Cu(I), réaction de Fenton), de chauffage ou de rayonnement.
Synonyms
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
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Using “hydroxyle”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct French spelling is H-Y-D-R-O-X-Y-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as \i.dʁok.sil\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
- Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
Data Source
Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.