English word oxaphosphole comes from English oxa-, English phosphole
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| phosphole | English (eng) | (organic compound) The unsaturated five-membered heterocycle having four carbon atoms, one phosphorus atom and two double bonds; an analogue of pyrrole. |
| oxaphosphole | English (eng) | (organic compound) The unsaturated five-membered heterocycle having three carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, one phosphorus atom and two double bonds. |