ethylene oxide 1

rzeczownikdomena: substancja
EnWordnet [ver.5.0]
AngielskiAngielski
Definicja

a cyclic ether with the chemical formula C2H4O, a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor.

  • 1.As a toxic gas that leaves no residue on items it contacts, ethylene oxide is a surface disinfectant that is widely used in hospitals and the medical equipment industry to replace steam in the sterilization of heat-sensitive tools and equipment, such as disposable plastic syringes.
  • a cyclic ether with the chemical formula C2H4O, a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor.

FENG