dimethoxy-

combining form

di·​me·​thoxy-

¦dīmə¦thäksē,

-me¦-

: containing two methoxy groups

dimethoxybenzene C₆H₄(OCH₃)₂

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary di- + methoxy-

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