glycid

/ˈɡlaɪsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound derived from glycerol, often used as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

“The chemist used the glycid to produce a new type of polymer.”

2. verb

To treat or convert something into a glycid.

“The chemical reaction glycidated the entire batch, rendering it useless.”

Synonyms

  • glyceride
  • glycerol

Antonyms

  • aldehyde