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ethylene oxide
1. (CH2)2O A colorless gas, soluble in organic solvents and miscible in water, boiling point 11_C; used in organic synthesis, for sterilizing, and for fumigating. 2. Also known as 1,2-epoxyethane; epoxide; oxirane
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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