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Definition of monoxide

monoxide

/məˈnɑːksaɪd/
mon · ox · ide
Plural:monoxides
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Adjective:monoxidic
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• noun

1

A chemical compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule in combination with another element or radical.

Example

"The laboratory test measured the concentration of various metallic monoxides produced during the high-temperature reaction."

2

Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and toxic gas formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels (used as an elliptical shortening).

Example

"Before winter arrives, homeowners should check the batteries in every smoke and monoxide detector."

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• Rhymes for monoxide

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in chemical nomenclature from the prefix 'mon-' (from Ancient Greek 'monos', meaning 'single') and 'oxide'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monoxide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monoxide
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