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Definition of oxide

oxide

/ˈɑːk.saɪd/
ox · ide
Plural:oxides
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Adjective:oxidic
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• noun

1

A binary chemical compound in which oxygen is combined with another element or group, such as iron oxide (rust) or carbon dioxide.

Example

"When exposed to moisture and air, iron slowly reacts with oxygen to form a reddish-brown oxide on its surface."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French 'oxide', coined by the French chemists Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau and Antoine Lavoisier from 'oxigène' (oxygen) and 'acide' (acid).

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