ethylene oxide

ethylene oxide

noun Chemistry.
a colorless, odorless, gaseous, toxic, ring compound, C2H4O, usually obtained by the oxidation of ethylene: used chiefly in the synthesis of ethylene glycol.

Origin:
1895–1900
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Ethylene oxide is always a great word to know.
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a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide, or any solution resulting from leaching or percolation
a compound capable of changing state or becoming inactive when subjected to heat or radiation
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