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Vocabulary Entry
oxime
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of organic compound containing a nitrogen double-bonded to an oxygen and is derived from aldehydes or ketones.
Example Sentences
"An oxime is often used in organic synthesis."
"The chemist synthesized an oxime from the aldehyde."
"Oximes can undergo various chemical reactions."
V
verb
To convert a compound into an oxime.
Example Sentences
"The researcher aimed to oxime the ketone for further analysis."
"To oxime the substance, you need to react it with hydroxylamine."
"Chemists often oxime certain compounds to study their properties."