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epoxide
[ e-pok-sahyd, ih-pok- ]
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 ).
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
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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epoxide1
C20: from epi- + oxide
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