ethoxy

adjective eth·oxy \e-ˈthäk-sē\

Definition of ETHOXY

: relating to or containing the monovalent radical CH₃CH₂O− composed of ethyl united with oxygen

circa 1909

Medical Dictionary

adjective eth·oxy \e-ˈthäk-sē\

: relating to or containing ethoxyl

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