English Explanatory Dictionary

oxime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of organic compounds, of general formula RR'C=NOH, derived from the condensation of an aldehyde (R' = H) or ketone with hydroxylamine.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒk.siːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oxime.wav /ˈɑkˌsiːm/

Word forms

oxime oximes

Etymology

From German Oxim, from oxy- + Imid. From Oxy + -ime (from clipping of imide).

Derived words

aldoxime carvoxime cefdaloxime cefepime cefixime cefmenoxime cefodizime cefotaxime cefpodoxime cefquinome ceftazidime ceftizoxime cefuracetime cefuroxime chloroxime glyoxime ketoxime monoxime nifuroxime oximation phosgene oxime propanal oxime quinonoxime
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