dioxide
noun
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 .
dioxides
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pluralof dioxide.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The blue flames also emit harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxides, as well as planet-warming gases.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2023
The burning of trash releases a host of pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides and particulate matter, which are tiny fragments of debris that, once inhaled, cause an array of health problems.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 21, 2019
That said, I do love the dried fruit because it’s made without the sulfates and the sulfur dioxides and preservatives and is totally delicious.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2018
Most metals are deposited as such upon the cathode; a few, notably lead and manganese, separate in the form of dioxides upon the anode.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Henry P. Talbot
These oxides are distinguished from one another by such names as "higher" and "lower oxides," "peroxides," "protoxides," "dioxides," &c.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
