epoxide

[ e-pok-sahyd, ih-pok- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an organic chemical that contains a group consisting of an oxygen atom bound to two already connected atoms, usually carbon epoxy group. Compare epoxy ( def 2 ).

epoxide

/ ɪˈpɒksaɪd /

noun

1. 1. a compound containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups
   2. ( as modifier )

      epoxide resin

epoxide

/ ĕ-pŏk′sīd /

1. A ring-shaped compound consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two other atoms, usually of carbon, that are already bonded to each other. Epoxides are used to make epoxies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxide¹

ep- + oxide

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxide¹

C20: from epi- + oxide

Example Sentences

Early experiments focused on adding CO2 to highly reactive monomers like epoxides to facilitate the reaction.

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