Azoxyphenetole

/ˌæzoʊksiˈfɛnɪˌtoʊl/ adjective

Relating to a chemical compound formed by combining an azoxy group with phenetole, a compound made from phenol and ethylene.

From 'azoxy' plus 'phenetole' (phenol + ethyl ether). Phenol comes from 'phene-' (light-bearing, from Greek) and 'tole' refers to the ethyl ether substitution.

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