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epoxide [e′päk‚sīd] (organic chemistry) A reactive group in which an oxygen atom is joined to each of two carbon atoms which are already bonded. A three-membered cyclic ether. Also known as oxirane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On July 1, Dow lifted tabs of liquid and solid epoxies by 6 cents to 8 cents/lb, while cycloaliphatic epoxides rose 20 cents/lb June 15. Genetic polymorphisms of human N-acetyltransferase, cytochrome P450, glutathione-S-transferase, and epoxide hydrolase enzymes: relevance to xenobiotic metabolism and toxicity. Earlier research had suggested that a troublesome enzyme, called soluble epoxide hydrolase, degrades natural inflammation inhibitors known as epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs). |
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