methoxy
[ muh-thok-see ]
/ məˈθɒk si /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing the methoxy group.
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Also meth·ox·yl [muh-thok-sil]. /məˈθɒk sɪl/.
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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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Medical definitions for methoxy
methoxy-
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Containing the radical group, CH3O:methoxyflurane.
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