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methoxide
meth·ox·ide [ meth ók sd ] (plural meth·ox·ides)


noun 
Definition:
 
derivative of methanol: a chemical derivative of methanol that has some features of a salt, e.g. sodium methoxide. NaOCH3
[Late 19th century. <meth- + oxy-]
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