Epoxide
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noun.
A ring-shaped organic compound consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two other atoms, usually of carbon, that are already bonded to each other.
noun.
A compound containing such a structure.
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noun.
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
.