Styroloxid

dasNoun

styrene oxide (alternative spelling of Styroloxyd).

English translations

  1. 01

    polystyrene oxide

  2. 02

    polystyrene oxide

Word details

German meaning
Styroloxid ist eine organische chemische Verbindung, ein Epoxid, das von Styrol abgeleitet ist.
English meaning
Styrene oxide is an organic chemical compound, an epoxide derived from styrene.
German example
Styroloxid wird in der chemischen Industrie als Zwischenprodukt verwendet.
English example
Styrene oxide is used as an intermediate in the chemical industry.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Styroloxid
Plural Form
die Styroloxide

Example sentences with “Styroloxid”

  1. Die Synthese von Styroloxid erfordert präzise Bedingungen. (The synthesis of styrene oxide requires precise conditions.)

Frequently asked questions

Why are there two spellings: Styroloxyd and Styroloxid?

German chemistry terminology often allows for the 'y' or 'i' spelling (Styroloxyd vs Styroloxid). Both are accepted, though 'i' is more common in modern technical nomenclature.