methoxy

me·thox·y

[muh-thok-see]
adjective Chemistry.
containing the methoxy group.
Also, meth·ox·yl [muh-thok-sil] .


Origin:
1895–1900; meth- + oxy-2

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methoxy-

a combining form occurring in the names of chemical compounds in which the methoxy group is present: methoxychlor.
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methoxy- pref.
Containing the radical group, CH3O: methoxyflurane.

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