amidoxime
|a-mid-ox-ime|
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/ˌæmɪˈdɒksiːm/
chemical compound with oxime and amide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidoxime' originates from the combination of 'amide' and 'oxime', where 'amide' refers to a compound derived from ammonia and 'oxime' refers to a compound containing the group =NOH.
Historical Evolution
'Amidoxime' was formed by combining the terms 'amide' and 'oxime' in modern chemistry nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing an oxime group attached to an amide group.
Amidoxime is often used in the extraction of uranium from seawater.
Last updated: 2025/07/14 21:06