epi·chlo·ro·hy·drin
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Definition of epichlorohydrin
: a volatile liquid toxic epoxide C3H5ClO having a chloroform odor and used especially in making epoxy resins and rubbers
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“Epichlorohydrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epichlorohydrin. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of epichlorohydrin was circa 1891
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