epoxide
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See also: Epoxide
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epoxide (plural epoxides)
- (organic chemistry) 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.
- (organic chemistry) Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.
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cyclic ether
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