oxime
noun
ox·ime ˈäk-ˌsēm 
: any of various compounds containing the divalent group C=NOH and obtained chiefly by the action of hydroxylamine on aldehydes and ketones
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One tool that everyone carries is a personal atropine or oxime pen—a nerve agent treatment. 
Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2018 The most important therapies are atropine, oximes and anticonvulsants. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 29 May 2018
Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2018 The most important therapies are atropine, oximes and anticonvulsants. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 29 May 2018 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary ox- + -ime (from imide)
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
oxime
noun
ox·ime ˈäk-ˌsēm
: any of various compounds obtained chiefly by the action of hydroxylamine on aldehydes and ketones and characterized by the bivalent group C=NOH