dioxane

dioxane
1,4-D.; a colorless liquid used as a solvent for cellulose esters and in histology as a drying agent. SYN: 1,4-diethylene dioxide.

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di·ox·ane dī-'äk-.sān also di·ox·an -sən, -.san n a flammable toxic liquid C4H8O2 used esp. as a solvent and as a clearing agent for histological preparations

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di·ox·ane (di-okґsān) a colorless liquid prepared by treating ethylene glycol with sulfuric acid; used as a solvent for organic compounds and for dehydrating and clearing tissues prior to paraffin fixation. It is toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin and is carcinogenic. Called also 1,4-diethylene dioxide.

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