(chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.
paradoxy
paradoxy
noun
(countable) A paradoxical statement; a paradox.
(uncountable) The state or quality of being paradoxical.
sardonyx
sardonyx
noun
(heraldry) A tincture of sanguine colour when the blazoning is done by precious stones.
A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.
