oximate

/ɔksɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of oximes.

“The oximate compound played a crucial role in the development of a new antidote.”

2. noun

a compound that contains an oxime group.

“Researchers isolated an oximate from the plant’s extract and studied its properties.”

Synonyms

  • oxime-characteristic
  • oxime-related

Antonyms

  • non-oxime
  • unrelated