oxide
Americannoun
noun
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any compound of oxygen with another element
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any organic compound in which an oxygen atom is bound to two alkyl or aryl groups; an ether or epoxide
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Etymology
Origin of oxide
First recorded in 1780–90; from French (now oxyde ), blend of ox(ygène) oxygen and (ac)ide acid
Vocabulary lists containing oxide
Example Sentences
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To overcome that limitation, Dr. Milner and his colleagues embedded molecules in helium nano-droplets doped with dimers of nitric oxide.
From Science Daily • Jul. 4, 2026
Overall, the findings provide early evidence that a cobalamin-based nitric oxide donor could represent a promising new strategy for glioblastoma treatment.
From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026
A 2024 report by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization warned that rising nitrous oxide emissions linked to fertiliser use are threatening climate goals.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
In 1928, the initial discovery of the rock art was dismissed as "red oxide mineral seeping through the rock and not prehistoric art", the Guardian reported at the time.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
It wasn’t until 1846 that anyone got around to finding a practical use for nitrous oxide, as an anesthetic.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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