epoxide
[ e-pok-sahyd, ih-pok- ]
/ ɛˈpɒk saɪd, ɪˈpɒk- /
noun Chemistry.
an organic chemical that contains a group consisting of an oxygen atom bound to two already connected atoms, usually carbon (epoxy group).
Compare epoxy(def 2).
Words nearby epoxide
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epoxy resin,
epp,
epp-ed
British Dictionary definitions for epoxide
epoxide
/ (ɪˈpɒksaɪd) /
noun
- a compound containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups
- (as modifier)epoxide resin
Word Origin for epoxide
C20: from
epi- +
oxide
Scientific definitions for epoxide
epoxide
[ ĕ-pŏk′sīd ]
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.