amidoxyl
|a-mid-ox-yl|
C2
/əˈmɪdɒksɪl/
chemical radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidoxyl' originates from the combination of 'amide' and 'oxyl', where 'amide' refers to a compound derived from ammonia and 'oxyl' refers to a radical containing oxygen.
Historical Evolution
'amidoxyl' was formed by combining the terms 'amide' and 'oxyl' in modern chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical radical, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a radical derived from hydroxylamine, containing the group -NH2O.
The amidoxyl group is crucial in certain chemical reactions.
Last updated: 2025/07/14 20:52