dioxane

noun

di·​ox·​ane dī-ˈäk-ˌsān How to pronounce dioxane (audio)
variants or less commonly dioxan
: a flammable toxic liquid diether C4H8O2 used especially as a solvent

Examples of dioxane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, be sure to inspect labels for potentially harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, phosphates, and dioxane. Lauren Krueger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023 There is still no maximum contaminant limit for dioxane nor any PFAS chemicals. Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2023 The talk at parties was about a toxic plume from a landfill, dioxane, and contaminants in the soil from a nearby nuclear laboratory. Bob Morris, Town & Country, 3 May 2018

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First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dioxane was in 1912

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“Dioxane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dioxane. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

dioxane

noun
di·​ox·​ane dī-ˈäk-ˌsān How to pronounce dioxane (audio)
variants also dioxan
: a flammable toxic liquid C4H8O2 used especially as a solvent and as a clearing agent for histological preparations
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