benzyloxy

1 of 2

adjective

ben·​zyl·​oxy
¦ben-zə-¦läk-sē
: relating to or containing the radical C6H5CH2O−

benzyloxy-

2 of 2

combining form

: containing the univalent radical C6H5CH2O− composed of benzyl united with oxygen
benzyloxyamine

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

benzyloxy-

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary benzyl + oxy-

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“Benzyloxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzyloxy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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