oxide Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒksaɪd/
What Does Oxide Mean?
Oxide is a noun that means A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
Word Facts for Oxide
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒksaɪd/ |
| Plural | oxides |
Oxide Definition (Noun)
- A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
Synonyms of Oxide
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Oxide synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
oxide (countable and uncountable, plural oxides)
Words That Rhyme With Oxide
Origin of Oxide
Archaic French oxide (now oxyde), from a blend of ox(ygene) and (ac)ide, coined by G. de Morveau and A. Lavoisier. [1] By surface analysis, ox- + -ide.