oxide
ˈɑːksaɪd
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Definition of oxide - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.compound of oxygen with another elementTECH.
  • Water is an oxide of hydrogen..
chemical compound molecule
2.
organic chemistryTECH.organic compound with oxygen bound to two groupsTECH.
  • This oxide readily undergoes ring-opening reactions with dilute acid.
ether peroxide
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Expressions with oxide

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white powder used in pigments, medicine, glass, and inks
Zinc oxide is used in sunscreen and making glass.
compound made when a metal element combines chemically with oxygen atoms
Rust is a common metal oxide formed on iron surfaces.
compound of iron and oxygen in chemistry
Iron oxide is used in pigments and coatings.
chemical compound of aluminum and oxygen
Aluminum oxide is used to make ceramics.
chemical compound of lead and oxygen
Lead oxide is used in the making of glass and ceramics..
white or colorless inorganic compound used in ceramics and batteries
Lithium oxide is essential for improving the performance of rechargeable batteries..

Origin of oxide

Greek, oxys (sharp) + -ide (chemical suffix)

Terms with oxide included in their meaning

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recreational use
nitrous oxide used recreationally to induce euphoria
medical
nitrous oxide used as an anesthetic in medicine
medical
nitrous oxide used as an anesthetic
chemistry
inorganic material containing calcium like calcium oxide
medical
mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen for pain relief
coating
form a layer of metal oxide
surface
coated with an oxide layer
art
red pigment from iron oxide used in art and decoration

Examples of oxide in a sentence

  • Carbon dioxide is a common oxide.
  • The oxide layer formed on the metal surface.
  • They studied the oxide's reaction with acids.

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  1. French:oxyde, oxyde organique, ...
  2. German:Oxid, ...
  3. Italian:ossido, ...
  4. Spanish:óxido, ...
  5. Portuguese:óxido, ...
  6. Chinese:氧化物, 氧化合物, ...
  7. Japanese:酸化物, オキシド, ...
  8. Arabic:أُكْسِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחְמוֹצֶת, אֵתֶר, ...
  10. Russian:оксид, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оксид, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑक्साइड, ऑक्सीकारक, ...
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