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epoxide
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epoxide /epox·ide/ (ĕ-pok´sīd) an organic compound containing a reactive group resulting from the union of an oxygen atom with two other atoms, usually carbon, that are themselves joined together.
epoxide [ĕ-pok´sīd]
an organic compound resulting from the union of an oxygen atom with two other atoms, usually carbon, that are themselves joined together. Commonly referred to as epoxy. See also epoxy resin.

epoxide
any compound containing a three-membered ring of two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, e.g. oxirane.

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Cycloaliphatic epoxides have been widely studied in the coatings industry because of the excellent mechanical properties of films prepared using these monomers and various diluents.
 
 
 
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