epoxide
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ep·ox·ide
(ĕ-pŏk′sīd, ĭ-pŏk′-)n.
1. A ring-shaped organic compound consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two other atoms, usually of carbon, that are already bonded to each other.
2. A compound containing such a structure. In both senses also called epoxy.
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epoxide
(ɪˈpɒksaɪd)n
(Elements & Compounds)
a. a compound containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups
b. (as modifier): epoxide resin.
[C20: from epi- + oxide]
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ep•ox•ide
(ɪˈpɒk saɪd)n.
an epoxy compound.
[1925–30]
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ep·ox·ide
(ĕ-pŏk′sīd) A ring-shaped chemical structure or compound consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two other atoms, usually of carbon, that are already bonded to each other.
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