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ethylene oxide


ethylene oxide

noun

Definition of ETHYLENE OXIDE

: a colorless flammable toxic compound C2H4O used especially in synthesis (as of ethylene glycol) and in sterilization and fumigation

First Known Use of ETHYLENE OXIDE

circa 1884

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