alkoxy

adjective

alk·​oxy ˈal-ˌkäk-sē 

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

—often used in combination

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary alkyl + oxygen

First Known Use

circa 1925, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

alkoxy

adjective

alk·​oxy ˈal-ˌkäk-sē 

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