butoxyl

noun

bu·​tox·​yl

byüˈtäksə̇l

plural -s

: a univalent radical C₄H₉O− composed of butyl united with oxygen

especially : the radical corresponding to normal butyl

Word History

Etymology

blend of butyl and oxy-

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