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

They vanquish carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, a gas of which I am very fond.

From The Wall Street Journal

Based on these findings, the researchers conclude that continued loss of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide as the climate warms.

From Science Daily

A new study from scientists at Yale University and the University of Missouri shows that catalysts made with manganese can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate.

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The researchers confirmed that chlorine dioxide can kill bacteria.

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They are commonly viewed as damaged forests and targeted for tree planting projects aimed at capturing carbon dioxide and slowing climate change.

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