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Meaning of alkoxyl in English:

alkoxyl

noun

Chemistry

  • A radical or group with the formula —OR, where R is an alkyl group. Chiefly attributive.

Pronunciation

alkoxyl

/alˈkɒksʌɪl/ /alˈkɒksɪl/

Origin

Early 20th century. From alkoxy + -yl.