adjective
- treated with or containing an epoxide; chemically modified by the addition of an epoxy group
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Epoxidized soybean oil is used as a plasticizer in vinyl products.
- The epoxidized resin was mixed with hardener to create a durable coating.
- Epoxidized vegetable oils serve as non-toxic alternatives in industrial applications.
- The epoxidized polymer showed improved thermal stability.
- Manufacturers prefer epoxidized compounds for their enhanced chemical resistance.