different between hydroxy vs glycosylation

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hydroxy (not comparable)

hydroxy (uncountable)

(informal, pharmacology) Clipping of hydroxychloroquine.
- 2020 July 28, Remarks by President Trump in Press Briefing:
  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.

glycosyl +? -ation

glycosylation (countable and uncountable, plural glycosylations)

(organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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