epoxides

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A form of epoxide — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of epoxide
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