methoxide

noun — 2 senses

methoxide

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The anion CH₃O⁻ derived from methanol by the loss of a proton.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any salt of this anion.

Synonyms
methanolate
Derived terms
hexamethoxide

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