alkoxyl

noun

alk·​ox·​yl

alˈkäksə̇l

plural -s

: a univalent radical RO (such as methoxyl) composed of an alkyl group united with oxygen

Word History

Etymology

blend of alkyl and oxy-

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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