oxocarbon en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ-der.? Ancient Greek ὀξύς (oxús) Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁os Proto-Hellenic *génos Ancient Greek γένος (génos) French oxygènebor. English oxygen Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English oxo- Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōnemlbor. French carbonebor. English carbon English oxocarbon From oxo- + carbon.
Meanings
- Any organic compound containing only atoms of carbon and oxygen
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxocarbons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
pentacarbon dioxide · carbon monoxide · carbon suboxide · carbon dioxide · mellitic anhydride · cyclopropanetrione · tricarbon dioxide · cyclohexanehexone · cyclobutanetetrone · cyclopentanepentone · oxalic anhydride · tetracarbon dioxide