monoxide

American  

[mon-ok-sahyd, muh-nok-] / mɒnˈɒk saɪd, məˈnɒk- /

noun

Chemistry.

1. an oxide containing one oxygen atom in each molecule.

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monoxide British  

/ mɒˈnɒksaɪd /

noun

1. an oxide that contains one oxygen atom per molecule

   carbon monoxide, CO

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monoxide Scientific  

/ mə-nŏk′sīd′ /

1. A compound consisting of two elements, one of which is a single oxygen atom. Carbon monoxide, for example, contains a carbon atom bound to a single oxygen atom.

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Etymology

Origin of monoxide

First recorded in 1865–70; mon- + oxide

Example Sentences

For instance, a Line Intensity Map of carbon monoxide -- which is associated with the dense, cold clouds where stars form -- could help scientists better understand the environments surrounding young stars that produce Lyman alpha radiation.

From Science Daily

The survey detected dozens of molecules, including relatively simple ones such as silicon monoxide as well as more complex organic compounds like methanol, acetone or ethanol.

From Science Daily

"I took a day off. I had a bit of carbon monoxide poisoning," she says, almost lightly.

From BBC

Det Chief Insp Ben Robinson said that although the post-mortem examinations, which were held on Sunday, were yet to establish a cause, carbon monoxide poisoning remained a primary line of inquiry.

From BBC

Humberside Police said their deaths were thought to be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning.

From BBC