epoxide

[ e-pok-sahyd, ih-pok- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an organic chemical that contains a group consisting of an oxygen atom bound to two already connected atoms, usually carbon epoxy group. Compare epoxy ( def 2 ).

epoxide

/ ɪˈpɒksaɪd /

noun

1. 1. a compound containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups
   2. ( as modifier )

      epoxide resin

epoxide

/ ĕ-pŏk′sīd /

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxide¹

ep- + oxide

Word History and Origins

Origin of epoxide¹

C20: from epi- + oxide

Example Sentences

The method involves combining three chemicals: an amine "head," two alkyl epoxide "tails" and, finally, two acyl chloride "branched tails."

From Science Daily

Consequently, Helm carries out the sample preparation in vacuum and seals them in epoxide glue afterwards.

From Science Daily

“I invented a special kind of glue,” she says, and proceeds to give a gobbledygook explanation of the chemical process involving the need to “thermoset your resin,” mix in “an epoxide” and add “a complex glucose derivative during the emulsification process.”

From Seattle Times

To facilitate the translation of Christensen and colleagues’ strategy from academic experiments to commercial industrial processes, dynamic polymer networks should now be implemented in widely used thermosets such as polyurethane, polyester and epoxide resins.

From Nature

S.L. and R.P. performed experiments, S.Z. and K.A. generated the epoxide and diol profiles.

From Nature