1. to convert (a chemical compound) into an epoxide; to treat or coat with epoxy resin
Usage: chemistry and materials science term; transitive verb

Examples

• The chemist will epoxidize the alkene to create a more stable compound.
• Engineers epoxidize the surface to improve durability and chemical resistance.
• The manufacturing process epoxidizes the resin before applying it to the substrate.
• To epoxidize the material, heat and a catalyst are typically required.
• The lab technician epoxidized the sample for the structural analysis.