alkyloxy
|al-kyl-ox-y|
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/ˌælˈkɪlˌɒksi/
alkyl group with oxygen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkyloxy' originates from 'alkyl' and 'oxy', where 'alkyl' refers to a type of hydrocarbon group and 'oxy' refers to the presence of an oxygen atom.
Historical Evolution
'alkyl' combined with 'oxy' to form the modern term 'alkyloxy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any compound with an alkyl group and oxygen, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an alkyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.
The alkyloxy group in the compound affects its solubility.
Synonyms
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