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Definition of Dioxanes
1. dioxane [n] - See also: dioxane
Medical Definition of Dioxanes
1. 1,4-diethylene dioxides. Industrial solvents. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), dioxane itself may "reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen." (merck index, 11th ed) (12 Dec 1998)