ossidrilici

Ossidrilici is a term encountered in some Italian-language scientific writings to denote entities connected with oxidation and hydroxyl chemistry. It does not have a single, universally accepted definition in standard reference works, and its meaning varies between authors and disciplines.

Etymology and usage: The word appears to be formed from ossido- (oxide) and the suffix -rilico, related to radicali in the sense of reactive species. In chemistry contexts, ossidrilici has been used as a synonym or near-synonym of radicali ossidrilici or radicali idrossili, to refer to hydroxy-containing radicals or to species participating in oxidative processes. In other contexts, the term might be applied more broadly to hydroxyl-bearing groups or compounds undergoing oxidation, depending on the author’s conventions.

Context and notes: Because the term is not standardized, readers should consult the specific source to determine precisely what the author means by ossidrilici. The more common and widely recognized terms in Italian for hydroxyl-containing species are radicali idrossili and, in some contexts, gruppi ossidrilici.

See also: hydroxyl radical, oxidation, radicali idrossili.