Definitions

1. verb

to convert a compound into an epoxide by treatment with a peracid, or to convert an alkene into an epoxide by reaction with a peracid

“The chemist tried to epoxidize the molecule to make it more stable.”

2. verb

to treat or convert with an epoxidizing agent, such as a peracid

“The reaction was designed to epoxidize the double bond.”

3. verb

to form an epoxide by a chemical reaction

“The compound epoxidized quickly in the presence of the peracid catalyst.”