epoxide

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17
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Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈipɑksaɪd/

Definition of epoxide

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics.
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noun

  1. Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics.
  2. Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.

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Etymology

From ep- + oxy.

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