How to Pronounce Epoxide

To pronounce "epoxide", say EP-ox-id-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

EP-ox-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “epoxide”

"epoxide" has 4 syllables: ep-ox-id-e.

What does epoxide mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics
  2. Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring

Synonyms

alkylene oxide

Related words

diolepoxyhydrolasecarbamazepinehydrolasespropyleneoxidemonoepoxideperoxide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epoxide"?▾

"Epoxide" has 4 syllables: ep · ox · id · e.

What does "epoxide" mean?▾

Epoxide: Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics

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