"hydroxyanisole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hydroxyanisoles [plural]
Etymology: From hydroxy- + anisole. Etymology templates: {{af|en|hydroxy-|anisole}} hydroxy- + anisole Head templates: {{en-noun}} hydroxyanisole (plural hydroxyanisoles)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of three isomers of methoxyphenol, especially 4-methoxyphenol. Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: butylated hydroxyanisole Related terms: guaiacol

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