As a noun epoxide
is .
As a verb epoxied is
(epoxy).
epoxide
Noun
(
en 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.
Synonyms
* alkylene oxide
Derived terms
* epoxidation
* epoxidisable, epoxidizable
* epoxidise, epoxidize
See also
* ethylene oxide
* epoxy
* episulphide
Anagrams
*
epoxied
English
Verb
(head)
(epoxy)
Anagrams
*
epoxy
English
Adjective
(-)
(chemistry) Derived from an epoxide.
Noun
(epoxies)
A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.
Verb
To glue with epoxy.