epoxide

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Any of a [[class]] of [[organic]] [[compound]], [[cyclic]] [[ether]]s, having a three-membered [[ring]]; they are prepared by the selective [[oxidation]] of [[alkene]]s or by ring-closure of [[halohydrin]]s; used to make [[plastic]]s.
2. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Any similar compound in which an [[ether]] linkage has been made across a larger [[ring]].

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