English word oxathiirane comes from English thiirane, English oxa-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| thiirane | English (eng) | (organic compound) The saturated three-membered heterocycle containing two carbon atoms and one sulfur atom; ethylene sulfide. |
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| oxathiirane | English (eng) | (organic compound) A saturated three-membered heterocycle containing one carbon, one sulfur and one oxygen atoms. |