dioxane

noun

di·​ox·​ane dī-ˈäk-ˌsān 

variants or less commonly dioxan

dī-ˈäk-ˌsan 

-sən

: a flammable toxic liquid diether C₄H₈O₂ used especially as a solvent

Examples of dioxane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the wells were also affected by TCE and 1,4 dioxane. —Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024

The utility is still dealing with TCE and 1,4 dioxane contamination from industrial and military defense activities from the 1940s to the mid-1970s. —Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024

Additionally, be sure to inspect labels for potentially harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde, phosphates, and dioxane. —Lauren Krueger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023

There is still no maximum contaminant limit for dioxane nor any PFAS chemicals. —Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2023

The talk at parties was about a toxic plume from a landfill, dioxane, and contaminants in the soil from a nearby nuclear laboratory. —Bob Morris, Town & Country, 3 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dioxane

noun

di·​ox·​ane dī-ˈäk-ˌsān 

variants also dioxan

-sən  -ˌsan 

: a flammable toxic liquid C₄H₈O₂ used especially as a solvent and as a clearing agent for histological preparations