Oxoalkyl
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxoalkyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkyl group in which a methylene group has been replaced by a carbonyl group.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkyl group in which a methylene group has been replaced by a carbonyl group.
Word Forms
- oxoalkyls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkoxymethyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboalkoxyalkyl, monoalkyl, alkyloxy.
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