epoxide
nounUS /ˈipɑksaɪd/
Etymology From ep- + oxy.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences 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.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.
- Synonyms
- alkylene oxide
- Derived terms
- arene epoxide, bisepoxide, diepoxide, epoxidase, epoxidate, epoxidation, epoxidic, epoxidisable, epoxidizable, epoxidise, epoxidize, epoxidized, epoxygenated, furanoepoxide, monoepoxide, polyepoxide, triepoxide
- Related terms
- epoxy, epidioxide, episulphide, ethylene oxide