noun
- Plural of ethoxy; chemical compounds or groups containing an ethoxy radical (–OC₂H₅), commonly found in organic chemistry and pharmaceuticals.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The researcher synthesized several ethoxies to test their reactivity in the laboratory.
- Ethoxies are frequently used as protecting groups in organic synthesis.
- The compound contains multiple ethoxies attached to the benzene ring.
- Pharmaceutical chemists often incorporate ethoxies into drug molecules to improve solubility.