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oxy
Oxy (noun) means In chemistry, a functional group made of an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (as found in ethers). Example: “The oxy linkage in an ether molecule connects two carbon chains through a single oxygen atom.”
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In chemistry, a functional group made of an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (as found in ethers).
"The oxy linkage in an ether molecule connects two carbon chains through a single oxygen atom."
How to use oxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemistry term for an oxygen atom sitting between two carbon groups, as seen in ethers.
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The _____ linkage in an ether molecule connects two carbon chains through a single oxygen atom.
Etymology
Shortened from "oxygen."
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What does “oxy” mean?
The word “oxy” means in chemistry, a functional group made of an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (as found in ethers). In plain terms, a chemistry term for an oxygen atom sitting between two carbon groups, as seen in ethers.
How do you use “oxy” in a sentence?
Here is “oxy” used in a sentence: “The oxy linkage in an ether molecule connects two carbon chains through a single oxygen atom.”
What part of speech is “oxy”?
“Oxy” is a noun.
What is the meaning of oxy?
"oxy" (noun) means in chemistry, a functional group made of an oxygen atom bonded between two carbon groups (as found in ethers).
