English Explanatory Dictionary

ethyleneoxide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A colorless gas (at room temperature), C₂H₄O, used as a chemical intermediate and in the sterilization of medical equipment and supplies.

Word forms

ethyleneoxide ethyleneoxides

Etymology

From ethylene + oxide.

Derived words

polyethyleneoxide
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