oxide
noun
a compound in which oxygen is bonded to one or more electropositive atoms.
oxid
-
a variation of
oxide.
Example Sentences
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If ulceration occurs, it is well to dust powdered calomel into the eye twice daily, or apply to the eyelids a salve of yellow oxid of mercury, 5 per cent in lanolin.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Should a house painted with a mixture of linseed oil, lead oxid, and barium sulphate go to buildings or coating compositions?
From The Classification of Patents by United States Patent Office
Seed may also be treated with red copper oxid or semesan.
From The Tomato by Paul Work
At the beginning of a pain, pure nitrous oxid is administered, and the patient is instructed to breathe deeply and rapidly through the nose.
From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler
It will not be necessary to compare the favorable and unfavorable claims for nitrous oxid as we did the contentions for and against "twilight sleep."
From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler
