alloxy
|al-lox-y|
C2
/əˈlɒksi/
chemical radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloxy' originates from the combination of 'allo-' meaning 'other' and 'oxy' referring to 'oxygen'.
Historical Evolution
'alloxy' was coined in the context of organic chemistry to describe a specific radical structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical radical, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hypothetical radical, C3H5O, derived from glycerol by the removal of two hydroxyl groups.
The compound contains the alloxy radical.
Last updated: 2025/06/30 00:06