oxide

noun (an oxide, oxides)

«oxide» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) A chemical made when another element joins with oxygen: rust is iron oxide; water is hydrogen oxide. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons oxides appear when things burn or rust: carbon dioxide (from burning and breathing), iron oxide (rust), zinc oxide (in sun cream). Phrases: «iron oxide», «carbon dioxide», «zinc oxide».

Examples

Rust is a kind of iron oxide. tree →
Zinc oxide is in some sun creams. tree →
When metals burn, they make oxides. tree →
Carbon dioxide is an oxide of carbon. tree →
Aluminium has a thin oxide layer that protects it. tree →

Note

Use «an»: an oxide. Countable. «Di-» in dioxide means two oxygen atoms.

On Mova

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