Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desoxy
Adjective
/dɛˈzɒksi/
Definition
Desoxy refers to a chemical compound that is a derivative of a sugar in which one oxygen atom is removed.
Examples
- The researcher synthesized desoxy forms of nucleotides for the experiment.
- Desoxy sugars play a crucial role in the structure of DNA.
Meaning
The term ‘desoxy’ is often used in a scientific context, particularly in biochemistry, to describe a modified form of a sugar molecule.
Synonyms
- Deoxygenated
- Reduced
