Oxide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒksaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxide is a noun meaning (chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
Meaning
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
Example Sentences
In fact, nitric oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas) is one of our primary signalling molecules.
Most metals, when subjected to heat until they become melted, combine with oxygen of the atmosphere, and form what are called oxides.
In general, the hydroxamates are used for flotation of oxidic minerals (pyrochlore, cassiterite and ilmenite), rare-earth oxides and oxide copper minerals.
On social media and beyond, many have taken to using the brand’s name in a more colloquial fashion, with “Galaxy Gas” being used as a catchall for nitrous oxide inhalants at large, regardless of whether they are actually Galaxy Gas products or not.
Word Forms
- oxides
- oxid
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dioxide, monoxide, nitrogen, chloride, nitrous, ethylene.
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