ethylene oxide
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ethylene oxide
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Companies that use or manufacture ethylene oxide and their representatives complained to the EPA and questioned the science that cost them so dearly.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
The action around ethylene oxide would affect about 90 commercial sterilization facilities owned and operated by approximately 50 companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Higher autism severity scores and weaker daily living skills were also linked with ethylene oxide.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2025
According to public data, the two Sterigenics plants in Vernon released a combined 78 lbs of ethylene oxide emissions in 2024, while the one in Ontario released 612 lbs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Unpolymerized ethylene oxide, on the 50 other hand is highly desirable as a fuel insofar as detonability is concerned.
From U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive October 6, 1981. by Stull, Bertram O.
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