dioxan

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dioxan [daɪˈɒksən], dioxane [daɪˈɒkseɪn]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless insoluble toxic liquid made by heating ethanediol with sulphuric acid; 1,4-diethylene dioxide: used as a solvent, esp for waxes and cellulose acetate resins. Formula: (CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂O

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