Alkoxyl

/ˈælkɒksɪl/ noun

An alternative term for an alkoxy group, referring to a chemical functional group composed of an alkyl chain bonded to an oxygen atom.

A variant formation of 'alkoxy' with the '-yl' suffix added, emphasizing the group's nature as a radical or substituent in molecules. Both 'alkoxy' and 'alkoxyl' appear in older chemical literature.

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