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oxime

/ˈɒk.siːm/

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noun

/ˈɒk.siːm/C2formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, характеризующееся наличием функциональной группы -C=NOH, обычно образующееся в результате реакции кетона или альдегида с гидроксиламином.

A chemical compound characterized by the presence of the functional group -C=NOH, typically formed by the reaction of a ketone or aldehyde with hydroxylamine.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formaltechnical

    Any of a class of compounds containing the functional group -C=NOH, typically formed by the reaction of a ketone or aldehyde with hydroxylamine.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • The chemist synthesized an oxime from the ketone and hydroxylamine.
    • Oximes are used as antidotes for organophosphate poisoning.
    • The reaction produced a stable oxime derivative.
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  • oxime's possessive singular form