suboxide

American  

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

noun

Chemistry.

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

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suboxide British  

/ sʌbˈɒksaɪd /

noun

1. 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

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

But because the suboxide layer is still crystalline, "it may not be as bad as people were thinking," Liu said.

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

Compounds.—Three oxides of carbon are known, namely, carbon suboxide, C3O2, carbon monoxide, CO, and carbon dioxide, CO2.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various