Trioxide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /trʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trioxide is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule.
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Any organic compound of general formula R-OOO-R', derived from trioxidane.
Example Sentences
Zeona has a thin atmosphere of sulfur dioxide and trioxide, created by volcanic outgassing. There are traces of water vapor in the atmosphere, but over the last five centuries of observation particle counts have decreased 4%.
Word Forms
- trioxides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dioxide, pentachloride, sulfuric, arsenic, anhydride, sulphuric.
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