trifluoromethoxy

noun

The univalent radical CF₃O- derived from methoxy

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Meanings

nountrifluoromethoxy (uncountable)
  1. especiallyin compoundsuncountablechemistryThe univalent radical CF₃O- derived from methoxy

Origin

From tri- + fluoro- + methoxy.

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APA

trifluoromethoxy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trifluoromethoxy

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Chicago

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