alkoxy

alk·ox·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-kok-see]
- /ˈæl kɒk si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-kok-see]
- /ˈæl kɒk si/

Definitions of alkoxy word

noun alkoxy denoting an alkyl group bonded to an oxygen atom 3
adjective alkoxy of or containing a univalent organic radical consisting of an alkyl group attached to oxygen. 1
noun alkoxy (organic chemistry) any univalent radical R-O-, or anion R-O-, where R is an alkyl group. 1

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Origin of alkoxy

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Alkoxy

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preposition

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alkoxy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alkoxy usage trend in Literature

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