Epoxide

Word EPOXIDE
Character 7
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Definitions and meanings of "Epoxide"

What do we mean by epoxide?

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. 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. 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

Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring

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The word "epoxide" in example sentences

Michele: No. Um, well, ordinarily when you make glue first you need to thermoset your resin and then after it cools you have to mix in an epoxide, which is really just a fancy-schmancy name for any simple oxygenated adhesive, right? ❋ Unknown (2009)

But, the scientist made a BPA-free polycarbonate plastic by using chemicals called imidazoliums and N-heterocyclic carbenes to couple CO2 with "epoxide" molecules to create polycarbonate plastics. ❋ Unknown (2010)

CBZ follows first-order, nonsaturable kinetics. 1,2 CBZ is metabolized in the liver to several metabolites, the primary metabolite being CBZ-10,11 epoxide (CBZ-E) .1,2 CBZ-E possesses anticonvulsant activity similar to the parent drug. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My body also carries organochlorine pesticides, some with names you may recognize (DDT, Chlordane, Mirex) alongside others that are less familiar (including Hexachlorobenzene, beta-hexachlorocyclohexane, Oxychlordane, t-Nonachlor, Heptachlor epoxide). ❋ Annie Leonard (2010)

An example is the biotransformation of vinyl chloride to vinyl chloride epoxide, which covalently binds to DNA and RNA, a step leading to cancer of the liver. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The allylic alcohol is oxidised to the epoxide (R) - glycidol using the oxidising agent tertiary butylhydroperoxide in the presence of a catalyst. ❋ Unknown (2001)

The synthesis of the epoxide (R) - glycidol is shown in figure 7. ❋ Unknown (2001)

It is the chemical that gets into the body via smoke but then is converted by enzymes called aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylases into a more potent chemical that is the epoxide of BP. ❋ Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater (1991)

Thus they make larger amounts of the epoxide in their bodies in a shorter time, thus producing a greater concentration of the BP epoxide. ❋ Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater (1991)

On the other hand, BP and its epoxide can be bound by the nutrient glutathione and thus rendered harmless. ❋ Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater (1991)

Some people have more of the enzymes that convert BP into the cancer-causing epoxide than other people. ❋ Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater (1991)

· Glass fibre, in conjunction with other materials such as cement, polyester and epoxide resins, for lightweight roofing materials or infill wall panels, sun shades, cisterns and other items of any desirable shape. ❋ Unknown (1988)

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