oxyneolignane

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noun

Any derivative of a neolignane in which the two propylbenzene residues are joined indirectly by an oxygen atom

OriginEnglish neolignane ← Ancient Greek ὀξῠ́ς (oxŭ́s) ← Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ-der.? →
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Meanings

nounoxyneolignane (plural oxyneolignanes)

plural oxyneolignanes

  1. chemistryAny derivative of a neolignane in which the two propylbenzene residues are joined indirectly by an oxygen atom

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*h₂eḱ-der.?
  2. Ancient Greekὀξῠ́ς (oxŭ́s)
  3. Englishoxy-
  4. Englishneolignane
  5. Englishoxyneolignane

From oxy- + neolignane.

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APA

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

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Chicago

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