Definition of "hydroxy"

hydroxy¹

adjective
not comparable
1. (chemistry) Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.

hydroxy²

noun
uncountable
1. (informal, pharmacology) Clipping of hydroxychloroquine.
  Quotations
  So, we know from that standpoint — because it’s been so many years, from a safety standpoint, it’s safe. I happen to think, based on what I’ve read — I’ve read a lot about hydroxy. I happen to think that it has an impact, especially at the early years.
  2020 July 28, Remarks by President Trump in Press Briefing‎