epoxide

== English == === Etymology === From ep- +‎ oxy. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈipɑksaɪd/ === Noun === epoxide (plural epoxides) (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. (organic chemistry) Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring. ==== Synonyms ==== alkylene oxide ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== epoxy epidioxide episulphide ethylene oxide === Anagrams === epoxied