aryloxy

adjective

ar·​yl·​oxy

-ˌläksē

: of, relating to, or containing a univalent radical ArO (as phenoxy) composed of an aryl radical united with oxygen

Word History

Etymology

aryloxy-, from aryl + oxy-

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