Anhydroxime

/ˌænhaɪˈdrɒksɪm/ noun

Definition

A type of chemical compound derived from removing water from oximes, which are nitrogen-containing organic molecules.

Etymology

From an- (without) + hydro (water) + oxime (a class of organic compounds containing C=N-OH groups). This specialized chemistry term describes a modified oxime structure.

Kelly Says

Anhydroximes are used in metal detection and coordination chemistry—removing water from oximes changes how they bond with metals, making them useful detective molecules in the lab.

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