alkoxy

adjective alk·oxy \ˈal-ˌkäk-sē\

Definition of ALKOXY

: of, relating to, or containing a monovalent radical RO− composed of an alkyl group united with oxygen —often used in combination

International Scientific Vocabulary alkyl + oxygen

First Known Use: circa 1925

Medical Dictionary

adjective alk·oxy \ˈal-ˌkäk-sē\

: of, relating to, or containing a monovalent radical composed of an alkyl group united with oxygen

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