ethoxide

[ eth-ok-sahyd ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. ethylate.

ethoxide

/ iːθˈɒksaɪd /

noun

1. any of a class of saltlike compounds with the formula MOC 2 H 5 , where M is a metal atom Also calledethylate

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethoxide¹

eth(yl) + oxide

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethoxide¹

C20: from ethox ( yl ) (from eth ( yl ) + ox ( ygen ) + -yl ) + -ide