ethylene oxide

Noun

Meaning

ethylene oxide (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

EtO

Examples

Before the TCEQ publicly released its ethylene oxide assessment, Honeycutt sent it to Anne Idsal, a former TCEQ employee who is now running the EPA’s Air Office, which is steering the agency’s policy on ethylene oxide. Source: Internet

Researchers have tested a variety of methods — ultraviolet light, bleach, ethylene oxide gas, moist heat — and have concluded in published papers that decontamination can work. Source: Internet

Polyether polyols are mostly made by co-polymerizing ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with a suitable polyol precursor. citation Polyester polyols are made similarly to polyester polymers. Source: Internet

However, sterilant alkylating agents (e.g. ethylene oxide ), and 10% bleach are effective against endospores. Source: Internet

Manufacturers that use the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide face new restrictions in Georgia under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law. Source: Internet

Vantage is one of the factories in Lake County that emits ethylene oxide. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid ethylene interpolymer ethylene methacrylic acid ethylene tetrachloride ethylene tetrafluoroethylene ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer