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ethoxide
[ eth-ok-sahyd ]
ethoxide
/ iːθˈɒksaɪd /
noun
- any of a class of saltlike compounds with the formula MOC 2 H 5 , where M is a metal atom Also calledethylate
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ethoxide1
C20: from ethox ( yl ) (from eth ( yl ) + ox ( ygen ) + -yl ) + -ide
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