suboxide

American

[suhb-ok-sahyd, -sid] / sʌbˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

the oxide of an element that contains the smallest proportion of oxygen.

suboxide British

/ sʌbˈɒksaɪd /

noun

an oxide of an element containing less oxygen than the common oxide formed by the element

carbon suboxide, C2O3

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Etymology

Origin of suboxide

First recorded in 1795–1805; sub- + oxide

Example Sentences

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Then again, he noted, because the suboxide layer has some metallic characteristics, it could cause other problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

"But in the suboxide layer, the tantalum sites are still quite ordered."

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

With the presence of both fully oxidized tantalum and a suboxide layer, the scientists wanted to understand which part is most responsible the loss of coherence in qubits made of this superconducting material.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

Sure enough, carbon suboxide formed, and its molecules stuck together to make particles of yellowish polymer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Copper forms two oxides, the suboxide and the protoxide; the suboxide colours glass red, while the protoxide renders it green.

From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.

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