alkoxy

[ al-kok-see ]
/ ˈæl kɒk si /

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing a univalent organic radical consisting of an alkyl group attached to oxygen.

Origin of alkoxy

First recorded in 1920–25; alk(yl) + oxy-2

Words nearby alkoxy

alkmaar, alkmene, alko, alkoran, alkoxide, alkoxy, alky, alkyd, alkyd resin, alkyl, alkyl group