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oxide

Also �ǳ�·��

[ok-sahyd, -sid]

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noun

Chemistry.

a compound in which oxygen is bonded to one or more electropositive atoms.

oxide

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noun

any compound of oxygen with another element
any organic compound in which an oxygen atom is bound to two alkyl or aryl groups; an ether or epoxide

oxide

A compound of oxygen and another element or radical. Water (H ₂ O) is an oxide.

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Other Word Forms

oxidic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxide¹

First recorded in 1780–90; from French (now oxyde ), blend of �ǳ�(�ⲵè�Ա�) oxygen and (ac)ide acid

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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxide¹

C18: from French, from ox ( �ⲵè�Ա� ) + ( ac ) ide; see _oxygen , _acid

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In a worst-case scenario, inhalation of nitrous oxide can lead to hypoxia, where the brain does not get enough oxygen.

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However, a recent report from Stonehaven Global warned that abolishing the discount for electric vehicles could "threaten to undo years of air quality gains and risk an 11% rise in nitrogen oxides across central London".

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The suspect was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and being in possession of nitrous oxide.

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He was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and being in possession of nitrous oxide.

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Officers found four deflated balloons in his car along with a nitrous oxide canister.

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oxidative stress oxidimetry

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