SINCE 1828
benzyloxy
adjective
ben·zyl·oxy
| \ ¦ben-zə-¦läk-sē\
Definition of benzyloxy
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to or containing the radical C6H5CH2O−
benzyloxy-
combining formDefinition of benzyloxy- (Entry 2 of 2)
: containing the univalent radical C6H5CH2O− composed of benzyl united with oxygen
benzyloxyamine
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