amidoxy
|a-mid-ox-y|
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/əˈmɪdɒksi/
compound with amide and oxy groups
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidoxy' originates from 'amide' and 'oxy', where 'amide' refers to a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom, and 'oxy' refers to the presence of an oxygen atom.
Historical Evolution
'amidoxy' is a modern term used in chemistry to describe compounds with specific functional groups.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of both amide and oxy groups, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing an amide group bonded to an oxy group.
The amidoxy compound was synthesized in the laboratory.
Synonyms
amide-oxy compound
Last updated: 2025/07/14 20:36