epoxide
Three-membered oxygen ring
An epoxide is a compound containing a three-membered ring of two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.
This strained triangular structure makes epoxides highly reactive, useful in synthesizing other compounds.
Epoxy resins, used in adhesives and coatings, derive from epoxide chemistry: The epoxide reacted readily with the amine.
Hardens permanently when heated
- hardenerAgent promoting rigidity
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
anhydride · polyamide · exothermic · vitrification · stoichiometry · two-part · mixing · viscosity
Closed curve shape
- etherVolatile organic solvent
- cyclicRepeating in sequence
- strainExcessive stretching force
- stereochemistryStudy of molecular shape
configuration · geometry · asymmetric · chiral · cis · trans · terminal
Material that bonds objects
- coatingApplied surface covering
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- laminateBond thin layers together
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
potting · sealant · fiberglass · aerospace · automotive · electronics · insulation · corrosion-resistant
Oxygen compound, disinfectant
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- alkeneDoubly-bonded carbon compound
- asymmetricNot identical on both sides
- catalystAgent enabling change
cyclization · biosynthesis · cytochrome · squalene · steroid
Tending to respond
- ring-openingCleaving a cyclic structure
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- activationSetting into operation
- catalystAgent enabling change
hydrolysis · SN2 · kinetics · equilibrium · intermediate · addition
Source of vexation
- sensitizerSubstance increasing response
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- allergenicProvoking immune hypersensitivity
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
gloves · respiratory · carcinogenic · mutagenic · toxicity · handling · storage · MSDS
Large repeated-unit molecule
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- layupClose-range basket attempt
- tensileCapable of elongation
flexural · impact-resistant · chemical-resistant · lightweight · durable · high-performance · engineering
thermosetting
Hardens permanently when heated
- hardenerAgent promoting rigidity
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
amine · anhydride · polyamide · exothermic · vitrification · stoichiometry · two-part · mixing · viscosity · shelf-life
ring
Closed curve shape
stereochemistry · configuration · geometry · asymmetric · chiral · cis · trans · terminal
adhesive
Material that bonds objects
encapsulation · potting · sealant · fiberglass · aerospace · automotive · electronics · insulation · corrosion-resistant · structural
peroxide
Oxygen compound, disinfectant
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- alkeneDoubly-bonded carbon compound
- asymmetricNot identical on both sides
catalyst · cyclization · biosynthesis · cytochrome · squalene · steroid
reactive
Tending to respond
- ring-openingCleaving a cyclic structure
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- activationSetting into operation
catalyst · hydrolysis · SN2 · kinetics · equilibrium · intermediate · addition
irritant
Source of vexation
- sensitizerSubstance increasing response
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- allergenicProvoking immune hypersensitivity
ventilation · gloves · respiratory · carcinogenic · mutagenic · toxicity · handling · storage · MSDS · exposure
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- layupClose-range basket attempt
tensile · flexural · impact-resistant · chemical-resistant · lightweight · durable · high-performance · engineering