oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group

oxidic

äk-ˈsi-dik 

adjective

Examples of oxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gallium oxide holds the potential to mitigate these inefficiencies. —Matthew Putman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

And sure enough, at concentrations of 5% gallium oxide, the glass was able to kill off 99% of the osteosarcoma cells after 10 days, without harming the healthy bone. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024

Chloé signature fragrance was created around a rose oxide and had a campaign featuring three women. —Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024

Common types of magnesium found in supplements include: Magnesium chloride Magnesium citrate Magnesium glycinate Magnesium lactate Magnesium malate Magnesium oxide Magnesium sulfate Magnesium taurate The various types of magnesium serve different health purposes. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

French oxide, oxyde, from ox- (from oxygène oxygen) + -ide (from acide acid)

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oxide

• aluminum oxide
• calcium oxide
• deuterium oxide
• ethylene oxide
• ferric oxide
• iron oxide
• lead oxide
• magnesium oxide
• nitric oxide
• nitrogen oxide
• nitrous oxide
• zinc oxide

Kids Definition

oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a compound of oxygen with another element or a chemical group

Medical Definition

oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd 

: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or chemical group