amidoxime
/ˌæmɪˈdɒksaɪm/Definitions
1. noun
A type of organic compound derived from an amine.
“The chemist studied the properties of amidoximes in the laboratory.”
2. chemistry, organic chemistry
A class of organic compounds derived from amines, characterized by the presence of a C=N-OH functional group.
“The amidoxime group is a key component in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals.”