oxyl

/ˈɒksɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing oxygen.

“The lab analyzed various oxyl compounds for their potential uses.”

2. noun

An oxygen-containing compound; an oxylate.

“In chemistry, oxyls are often formed through oxidation reactions.”

Synonyms

  • oxylate
  • oxylated

Antonyms

  • anhydride