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

Carbon Sequestration and Renewable Projects: The IRS will finalize guidance on carbon oxide sequestration credits (§45Q) and enhance the domestic content bonus credit (§45(b)(9)) to support U.S.-based manufacturing in clean energy. 2. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Zinc gluconate, citrate, and oxide are common forms used for short or long-term supplementation to address a deficiency. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024

Material Defects: Gallium oxide crystals can contain defects that affect device performance. —Matthew Putman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Of those, 21 proposed to do nothing to limit their nitrogen (not nitrous) oxide emissions. —The Editors, Scientific American, 10 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