English Dictionary

epoxide

noun

(organic chemistry) 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.

The epoxide is a reactive compound used in various chemical reactions.

意味（1）

(organic chemistry) 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.

意味（2）

(organic chemistry) Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.