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epoxidize

verb ep·ox·i·dize \ (ˌ)e-ˈpäk-sə-ˌdīz \

Definition of epoxidize

epoxidized; epoxidizing
transitive verb
: to convert into an epoxide
  • epoxidized esters

First Known Use of epoxidize

1945

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