epoxide

American  

[e-pok-sahyd, ih-pok-] / ɛˈpɒk saɪd, ɪˈpɒk- /

noun

Chemistry.

1. an organic chemical that contains a group consisting of an oxygen atom bound to two already connected atoms, usually carbon epoxy group.

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epoxide British  

/ 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

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epoxide Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of epoxide

ep- + oxide

Example Sentences

The method involves combining three chemicals: an amine "head," two alkyl epoxide "tails" and, finally, two acyl chloride "branched tails."

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024

Consequently, Helm carries out the sample preparation in vacuum and seals them in epoxide glue afterwards.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024

Laboratory tests on quail show that the epoxide is from two to four times as toxic as the original chemical.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 3, 2017

“Among those who drank the most milk, residues of heptachlor epoxide were found in nine of 10 brains as compared to 63.4 percent for those who consumed no milk,” the researchers wrote.

From MSNBC • Dec. 10, 2015

This is the fact that heptachlor, after a short period in the tissues of animals or plants or in the soil, assumes a considerably more toxic form known as heptachlor epoxide.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson