oxide

noun

ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce oxide (audio)
: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
oxidic adjective

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As a result, the resistance of the metal oxide electrodes changes, which can be measured. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024 Metal oxide substrates offer much better performance for large screen sizes and cost far less to produce than LTPS substrates. Willy Shih, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 There are a few different forms of copper in supplements—cupric oxide, cupric sulfate, copper amino acid chelates, and copper gluconate. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 The 7-inch display has an oxide backplane that Amazon says will deliver speedy performance and a higher contrast on color and black-and-white content. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxide 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oxide was in 1788

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“Oxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

oxide

noun
ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce oxide (audio)
: a compound of oxygen with another element or a chemical group

Medical Definition

oxide

noun
ox·​ide ˈäk-ˌsīd How to pronounce oxide (audio)
: a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or chemical group

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