Etymology

methoxybenzene

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Today it means: The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone Full definition →

English benzene ← German Benzin
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  1. Englishmethoxy
  2. Englishmethoxy-
  3. GermanBenzoe
  4. GermanBenzin
  5. Englishbenzine
  6. Englishbenzene
  7. English todaymethoxybenzene

From methoxy- + benzene.

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