aldoxime
|al-dox-ime|
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/ælˈdɒk.siːm/
aldehyde-derived compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldoxime' originates from the combination of 'aldehyde' and 'oxime', where 'aldehyde' refers to a type of organic compound and 'oxime' refers to a chemical group containing the functional group -C=N-OH.
Historical Evolution
'Aldoxime' was formed by combining the terms 'aldehyde' and 'oxime' in modern chemistry nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from an aldehyde by replacing the carbonyl group with an oxime group.
The aldoxime was synthesized in the laboratory for further analysis.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 05:51