phenoxy

Noun

Meaning

phenoxy (plural phenoxys)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5O- derived from phenol by loss of a hydrogen atom

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Synonyms

phenolic phenylketonuria phene phenotypic phenolphthalein

Examples

List of common herbicides Synthetic herbicides * 2,4-D is a broadleaf herbicide in the phenoxy group used in turf and no-till field crop production. Source: Internet

Prominent families of herbicides include phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides (e.g. 2,4-D ), triazines (e. Source: Internet

The phenoxy and benzoic acid herbicides function similar to plant growth hormones, and grow cells without normal cell division, crushing the plant's nutrient transport system. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

phenoxid phenoxide phenoxonium phenoxyacetone phenoxyacid phenoxyalkanoic