methoxybenzene en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English methoxy English methoxy- German Benzoe Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. German -in German Benzinbor. English benzine English benzene English methoxybenzene From methoxy- + benzene.
Meanings
- The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methoxybenzenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |