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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

(Chem.)

One of a series of isonitroso derivatives obtained by the action of hydroxylamine on aldehydes or ketones.

oxime ‎(plural oximes)

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, of general formula RR'C=NOH, derived from the condensation of an aldehyde (R' = H) or ketone with hydroxylamine.

chemical compound