dioxide

American  

[dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid] / daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

1. an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen, each of which is bonded directly to an atom of a second element, as manganese dioxide, MnO 2 , or nitrogen dioxide, NO 2 .

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dioxide British  

/ daɪˈɒksaɪd /

noun

1. any oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule, both of which are bonded to an atom of another element

2. another name for a peroxide

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dioxide Scientific  

/ dī-ŏk′sīd /

1. A compound containing two oxygen atoms per molecule.

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Etymology

Origin of dioxide

First recorded in 1840–50; di- ¹ + oxide

Example Sentences

Laboratory research has demonstrated that these compounds can form when icy dust grains containing methanol or blends of carbon dioxide and ammonia are exposed to ultraviolet light or gentle heating.

From Science Daily

That iron would fuel blooms of microscopic algae, which absorb heat trapping carbon dioxide as they grow.

From Science Daily

Power plant stacks emitted more sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide last year, according to an analysis of government data.

From The Wall Street Journal

First, environmental conditions during the Mesozoic were different, with warmer global temperatures and higher carbon dioxide levels.

From Science Daily

The biggest power plant in Texas, WA Parish near Thompsons, Texas, emitted 49% more sulfur dioxide last year, or 36,000 tons—more than all but six states that year, according to NRDC’s analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal