CHEMISTRY GLOSSARY

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ether → eter

Ethers are organic compounds with a formula R-O-R, where R is not equal to H. They may be derived from alcohols by elimination of water, but the major method is catalytic hydration of olefins. They are volatile highly flammable compounds; when containing peroxides they can detonate on heating. The term ether is often used synonymously with diethyl ether.

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petroleum ether → petroleter

Petroleum ether is the petroleum fraction consisting of C₅ and C₆ hydrocarbons and boiling in the range 35 °C to 60 °C; commonly used as a laboratory solvent.

autoxidation → autooksidacija

Autoxidation, autooxidation is a oxidation is caused by exposure to air. Rust is an example of autoxidation. Autoxidation makes ether taken from half-filled bottles very dangerous, because air oxidises ether to highly explosive organic peroxides.

epoxy resin → epoksi smola

Epoxy resins are thermosetting resins produced by copolymerising epoxide compounds with phenols (e.g. epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A). They contain ether linkages (-O-) and form a tight, cross-linked polymer network. Toughness, good adhesion, corrosive-chemical resistance, and good dielectric properties characterise epoxy resins. Most epoxy resins are two-part types which harden when blended.

ligroine → ligroin

Ligroine is a petroleum derivative with the boiling point from 6 °C-90 °C similar to petroleum ether. It is nonpolar. It is used as a solvent for fats, resins and latex.

naphtha → benzin

Naphtha is any of various volatile, highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures (petroleum ether, ligroin, benzine) used chiefly as solvents and diluents. In petroleum engineering, naphtha is defined as the fraction of hydrocarbons in petroleum boiling between 30 °C and 200 °C.

perfume → parfem

Perfumes are mixtures or alcohol solutions of natural or synthetic volatile substances of a pleasant aroma, usually containing plant ethereal oils or relative esters, ethers, aldehydes and ketones.

selenide → selenid

Selenides are compounds having the structure R-Se-R (R not equal to H). They are thus selenium analogues of ethers. Also used for metal salts of H₂Se.

structural isomer → strukturni izomer

Structural isomers are compounds that have the same formula, but different constituents. Dimethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) and ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH), for example, are constitutional isomers with general formula C₃H₆O.

styrene → stiren

Styrene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (C₆H₅OC₂H₃O) colourless, toxic liquid with a strong aromatic aroma. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, and carbon disulfide, but dissolves only slightly in water. It is used to make plastics such as polystyrene, ABS, styrene-butadiene rubber styrene-butadiene latex and unsaturated polyesters.

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Generalic, Eni. "Ethers." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.