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butoxyl

noun
bu·​tox·​yl | \ byüˈtäksə̇l\
plural -s

Definition of butoxyl

: a univalent radical C4H9O− composed of butyl united with oxygen especially : the radical corresponding to normal butyl

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History and Etymology for butoxyl

blend of butyl and oxy-

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