1. An organic compound formed by the reaction of a carbonyl compound (such as an aldehyde or ketone) with hydroxylamine.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist synthesized an oxime by reacting acetone with hydroxylamine.
• Oximes are important intermediates in organic synthesis.
• The structure of the oxime contains a C=N double bond with an attached hydroxyl group.
• Many oximes are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The oxime derivative showed improved stability compared to the original ketone.