Benzantialdoxime

/ˌbɛnzæntiælˈdɒksɪm/ noun

Definition

A complex organic chemical compound containing benzene, anthraquinone, and oxime functional groups, used in specialized chemical synthesis.

Etymology

Multi-part chemical name combining 'benz-' (benzene), 'anti-' (before), 'al' (aldehyde), 'dox' (from oxime), forming a systematic IUPAC name describing the molecule's complex structure.

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