methoxyethoxy

M3E1T1H4O1X8Y4E1T1H4O1X8Y4

noun

The univalent ether radical CH₃-O-CH₂CH₂-O- found in the ethers of polyglycols

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Meanings

noun
  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryThe univalent ether radical CH₃-O-CH₂CH₂-O- found in the ethers of polyglycols

Origin

From meth- + oxy- + ethoxy.

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methoxyethoxy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methoxyethoxy

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